Current Vacancies

We’re an ambitious, growing residential developer looking for a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This is a strategic, high-impact position where you’ll work independently as the primary legal point of contact for two regional offices, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. You’ll provide comprehensive legal advice across all areas of the business, acting as a trusted adviser to stakeholders at every level. This is an opportunity to influence key decisions, shape processes, and drive efficiencies as we grow. This post could be based from any of our regional offices (Solihull, Bedford, Bury St. Edmunds or Exeter).   Key responsibilities Serve as the go-to legal expert for two regional offices Advise the business on a wide range of matters: real estate, commercial contracts, corporate, construction, litigation Support the CLO and work closely with the business to identify and mitigate legal risks and drivers to support proactive risk management Provide high level input on land acquisition deals (using third party finance) in close partnership with the business and external legal advisers Track and manage litigation and support the CLO to give strategic direction to the business to resolve legal disputes and drive customer service excellence Manage and grow relationships with external lawyers and oversee legal budgets and spend to ensure cost effective and high-quality support Assist with Companies House registrations and administration, board meeting preparation and execution and corporate governance requirements Develop precedents, policies, and best practices to support business transformation Lead and deliver project initiatives that drive process and practice improvements across the business Champion legal tech adoption and innovative solutions to improve efficiency

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a talented team on a 3 month contract. This post will predominantly support in dealing with our suppliers.   This post is situated in our Central office at Solihull. About the role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will provide quantity surveying services within the Commercial department on multiple projects, ensuring commercial procedures are followed to maximise the project's commercial success. The quantity surveyor will be required to work closely with the rest of the project team to ensure all commercial risks and opportunities are managed and reported accurately. Your main responsibilities will include: Managing the project subcontract procurement process, ensuring that buying opportunities are maximised and best value is achieved through each subcontract order. Preparation of value engineering schedules to identify opportunities to provide best value to the project throughout the detailed design and procurement process, liaising with the project design and technical team, attending design team meetings to ensure value engineering options are considered and group procurement agreements/suppliers are utilised whenever possible. Oversee subcontract account management including monthly subcontractor valuations, agreeing value of subcontractor variations, administering of contra charges and preparation and agreement of final account statements Preparation and regular review of project risk and opportunity schedules, liaising with the project team to identify and record any project risks and opportunities which could have an impact on the project costs. Production of project Cost Value Reconciliation reports on a quarterly basis for each project ensuring the accurate forecasting. Production and quarterly updates of cashflow forecasts for affordable housing revenue and construction cost. Production of subcontractor accruals. Administration of subcontractor vetting including review SMAS approval, credit checks, suitable insurance cover and CIS and bank details in collaboration with accounts. Contract administration of affordable housing contracts. Ensure third party rebate information is collated for indirect spend. Carry out regular site visits reviewing subcontract valuations and affordable housing progress/valuations including presenting site progress to the employer’s agent. Support the department to achieve a prompt positive resolution of subcontract disputes. This will include preparation of letters referencing relevant contract conditions and obligations. 

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Site Manager to join our team and based at our site at Cottenham, CB24 8BJ on a permanent contract. We're looking for someone with experience of residential traditional build on plots of 100 units or more. Duties include: Support the Site Manager in coordinating trades, and directing labour and materials to meet the production programme Work in conjunction with the Sales Team to ensure that regular Build/Sales meetings are attended, all Build/Sales procedures are adhered to, and inspections of all show homes are carried out Accept responsibility for such duties and responsibilities as the Site Manager may determine; and as and when required, deputise for the Site Manager Support the Site Manager in ensuring that the on-site Construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities Provide full support to site workers in achieving their job responsibilities through communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Be responsible or delivering excellent customer service in line with company guidelines Implement and comply with Safety, Health, and Environment policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and established best practice Develop an organisational culture within projects that embodies the company values Establish and maintain the best relationship with the client, through and beyond construction to satisfactory completion, and deliver improved value to the client and company

We have a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a friendly team working from our Central region on a permanent basis. This post will cover sites in the West Midlands (Shropshire and surround) Duties include: Drive the region to build our Brands (Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes) to the highest of standards Ensure service delivery meets financial targets and operates within the agreed budget Develop and deploy Service Plans and Key Work Objectives to meet ongoing and changing needs of stakeholders, clients and customers Develop effective client and partner relationships in order to identify, propose and secure profitable work within the client base or scope of contract, to meet business growth targets Participate in contract reviews with Senior Management and Directors Preparation and presentation of performance reports to a board level audience Ensure plans and processes are in place to prioritise and delegate workloads to achieve contract objectives Produce and maintain contract sectional plan and Key Work Objective for contract managers and support staff Develop customer relations in order to maximise perception of the business and maximise future commercial opportunity Ensure service delivery reinforces untypical Values and ensure alignment of change with untypical vision and strategy Ensure generation of accurate management, financial and performance information consistent with reporting requirements Analyse data for reporting to clients to inform strategic and operational planning, and enable services to be delivered with specific outcomes Identify opportunities to develop and refine management processes, information systems, technology and processes Ensure organisational development, staff and other improvement plans are developed and deployed to maximise contract performance and financial return Ensure all staff performance is managed through performance conversations, including setting out clear key work objectives aligned with the Service Plan Identify, enable and deliver cultural change and behaviours through flexible working and outcome-focused approached

We have a vacancy for a Customer Services Coordinator We have a new opportunity for a Customer Services Co-ordinator to join our Eastern Regional team, based from our Bedford Office. The aim of the role is to provide a professional, positive and enthusiastic service to our customers Duties will include: Provide an excellent Customer Journey process – Including courtesy calls, site progress and customer satisfaction Being responsible for ensuring defects are attended to in a reasonable timescale Promote a culture of cost control and recovery on site through specification of works and adherence to contract charge procedures Specify remedial works, allocate appropriate subcontractors and supervise this up to completion Prepare and submit progress reports to the Customer Care Manager Support in new ideas/ procedure to improve the quality of after care service in line with the Tilia Homes Customer Journey. Track SLA’s and report to Senior Coordinator & Customer Care Manager. Help continuous improvement in customer satisfaction ratings

We have an opportunity for a Sales Executive to join our team and based on our site at The Elms, Woolpit (IP30 9RH) on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will work alongside our experienced sales experts to deliver an exceptional service to our customers. This post is 5 days a week and includes weekend working. Duties will include: Ensuring show homes are presented to the highest quality Assisting in making the home buying process efficient Build positive relationships with customers and external parties Attending to the needs of visitors, customers and potential purchasers Managing on-site administration Maintain the highest standard of health and safety