Job Description
Vistry Group brings together the energy and talents of Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Vistry Partnerships (formerly Galliford Try Partnerships).
With developments from Northumberland to Cornwall and Cheshire to Norfolk, Vistry Group will be delivering around 12,000 homes a year across the country, this makes us one of the top five housebuilders in the UK.
We are a real powerhouse of a business with a focus on delivering for our people, our customers, our clients, our contractors and our shareholders.
Our Story:
Bovis Homes and Linden Homes are award-winning brands that make up the housebuilding arm of Vistry Group. With a focus on the customer, they strive to deliver quality homes and service, creating thriving, sustainable communities in the process.
The biggest assets for both Bovis and Linden are their people, with teams with specialist skills and experience that span multiple disciplines. We are also proud to have collectively achieved 5 star HBF status.
In a Nutshell:
As our Quality Control Inspector it will be your responsibility to inspect multiple Housing sites and various stages of the construction process.
You will deliver the 'Continuing our commitment to our customers' promise as identified in the Customer Care Charter and to the standards as identified in the Customer Care Best Practice Guide.
This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract
What we would like from you:
Key Responsibilities -
Record non-conformance, assess and implement both corrections and corrective action
Identify and record items / processes that lead to non-conformance
Assist in the development of the team's 'Defect Free' culture and carry out training where required, in particular mentoring team members
The post-holder must at all times carry out their duties and responsibilities to comply with Vistry Group policies/procedures.
Comply with programmes/deadlines etc
Carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications and quality and notify their manager of any problems, errors, discrepancies or divergences and non-confirming work.
To assess the safety of works on site and compliance with current regulations and project requirements and advise of any infringements to the Area Build Manager/Director and contractor.
Provide periodic reports as specified, maintain a diary of events and comply with all procedures and administration identified within the department's quality assurance policy. Record any delays and reasons for them.
Arrange and witness as necessary any tests required by the contract or instructed by their manager
Attend site meetings
Take site photographs regularly and systematically, ensuring they are date endorsed.
Carry out pre-practical completion and end of defects inspections, including preparation of 'snagging' lists and 'back-snagging' inspections if necessary
To effectively manage all customer expectations and deliver excellent customer service, ensuring defects are dealt with promptly, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the customer and the company.
Instruct clients/tenants in workings/use of any technical appliance/equipment installed
Liaise and correspond with customer at property handover, through warranty period and beyond
Attend weekly meetings reporting to Customer Services Director on status of all customers and issues within the developments
Carry out formal inspections to properties, at anticipated practical completion, of the build
Arrange pre-occupation and handover appointment with customers and ensure completion of any matters which may arise from pre-occupation / handover meetings
Liaise with Customer Care Coordinators for any works by sub-contractors and Customer Service Operatives to properties within your development.
Review, investigate and execute issues arising from customer contact, maintaining proper records and communication to all stakeholders within an agreed timescale
Competencies -
Educated to GSCE / GCE standard in Maths & English, and, or,
BTEC diploma in Building Construction or an NVQ Level 2 or similar, or, City & Guilds in relevant trade
Valid CSCS card
Previous experience working as a Customer Care Technician or Site Manager
Detailed understanding of NHBC customer handover requirements
Building experience
Onsite inspection experience
Housing Developer or Main contractor background
Client facing exposure
Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook
Ability to handle complaints and difficult situations
Solid understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
Excellent planning and organisations skills
Capable of strategic vision
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
A polite, tactful and assertive attitude
Patience and calmness under pressure
Excellent communications skills
Good team working skills
Behave in line with our values
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it
The candidate must have gained relevant experience within the construction industry or hold relevant qualifications.
The Good Stuff:
Vistry Homes is a fast paced and exciting place to work. We offer our employees multiple opportunities to learn, develop and nurture successful careers with us.
Some of our key benefits include…
Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
Private Healthcare
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance(role and geographic dependant)
Support with a professional membership
Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Vistry Group - we firmly believe that this culture nurtures stronger performances across the wider business. All of our applicants and employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic/s. If you require assistance with regards to reasonable adjustments during your application process with us, then please do not hesitate to contact us - we will always be happy to help