Current Vacancies

We have an exciting opportunity for a Labourer to join our team working from our Eastern region and based at our site in Wixams on a permanent contract.  Duties will include; Carry out all works on site as instructed by the Site Manager, and in line with company standards and procedures Inspect all on-site signage including all large sale signs, plot signs, safety signs etc., and ensure that signs are always clean and in good repair Take personal responsibility for Health and Safety on site and report any instances of breaches to the site manager Ensure that all protection of fixed material is carried out by the sub-contractor who fits it, in line with company procedures Ensure that protection of fixed material is maintained to the last possible moment and notify the Site Manager of anyone permanently removing or abusing the protective materials Ensure compound and welfare facilities are maintained Ensure all plots under construction are kept tidy by all trades Walk round plots under construction on a daily basis to ensure there are no surplus materials discarded Ensure all waste across the site is segregated and recycled following company guidelines Check show home gardens and public open spaces on a weekly basis and remove any items of rubbish which may have blown onto these areas

We are looking for an adoptions manager to join our friendly team in the Northern region on a fixed term contract to the end of February 2027. Duties will include; To liaise with and advise departments on Adoption and finishing works issues, interface matters and to co-ordinate information flow To co-ordinate with the internal Technical department, Consultants, Statutory Authorities, Contractors, Bond providers and Solicitors to ensure the timely receipt of Maintenance and Adoption Certificates including the management of associated Bond reductions and cancellations to an agreed program The ability to negotiate with and manage the requirements and expectations of Local and Statutory Authority Engineers, Inspectors and Representatives for all sites The ability to recognise potential problems and solve them in a speedy, efficient and cost effective manner whilst ensuring the Company procedures are followed and adhered to Provide detailed inspection briefs and relevant site information / records to allow for the timely provision of budgets / quotations from subcontractors / suppliers for associated elements of works with support from the Commercial department in assessing costs and raising orders To keep a detailed record of payments and ensure the Adoption forecast is updated monthly in line with expenditure and site changes / requirements. Advise on overall costs to complete the development in respect of finishing works, Maintenance works through to Adoption. Work with the Finance team to produce and maintain accurate budgets / forecasts Collate information for inclusion in the Health and Safety Plan as required Co-ordinate pre-start meetings with remedial works contractors and agree site start dates in conjunction with the Construction team in accordance with an agreed programme Assist the Construction team with timely and pro-active approaches to finishing works, gain the Maintenance certification and apply for Adoption certificates, Bond reductions & cancellations to meet the program dates Provide the administrative support / back up and assistance to the Adoptions Engineer, chase requests for certification and bond reductions Attend site meetings, inspections and internal meetings / reviews as required Manage the workload of field-based Adoptions Engineer and Site Engineer Answer customer care enquiries in a positive, pro-active, polite and timely manner Providing advice, correspondence and evidence to support the company when receiving claims associated with completed works Completion of outstanding Section Agreements and Technical Approvals where necessary Assist with the timely delivery and handover of private works to Management Companies Annual review of ongoing subcontractor works, provisions and orders To manage, advise and assist the Land team with the residual land portfolio

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to join a friendly team at Tilia Homes and based at our Northern regional office in Warrington on a fixed term contract to the end of March 2027. The post will manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the development process concerning architectural and engineering activities and technical solutions/efficiencies for the business in respect of land purchase (upon confirmation of offer accepted by the Land Department), planning and pre-start preparations and build development prior to handover to build management. It deals with technical and design issues that arise on site at all times working closely with all other functional teams in the business. Duties include: Oversee and manage the delivery of current live developments Ensure compliance with planning conditions discharge Coordinate layout and plot amendments Liaise with consultants, suppliers, and manufacturers to ensure preparation of technical support information Appoint, brief, challenge, assist and manage consulting engineers and other external consultants and agencies in the delivery of cost-effective design solutions Actively manage external consultants to ensure that all development technical information is received, coordinated, checked for purpose and efficiency and distributed on time and within budget, liaising closely with Group support teams Support the construction teams ensuring the plots meet quality standards and NHBC cover requirements. Manage drainage and highways adoption processes Oversee utility services Ensure that all drawings / details meet with Local Authority and NHBC requirements Lead and chair monthly Project Team Meetings up to the point of groundworks tender pack issue, then provide handover of these meetings to the Commercial Department Manage the technical fee budgets Coordinate the communication and distribution of design drawings and specifications to the wider business Prepare and maintain project delivery, implementing ‘stop gate’ milestones and control programmes and maintain tracking documents for the monitoring of progress and for use in providing status reports to the Head of Technical and business Senior Management Team

We have a vacancy for a Layout Designer. The aim of the role is to help produce guidance documentation for use by all offices. It also ensures compliance with Brand and works closely with a Design Manager, supporting with feasibilities for land acquisition.   The post could be based from any of our offices at Bedford, Solihull, Bury St Edmunds or Exeter. Duties include: Working towards an urban design masterplan project Research into relevant technical urban design and planning issues Using InDesign and Illustrator to produce brochures and documents Creating portfolios of design work Preparing testing layouts, plans and drawings, together with design documents Supporting regional offices and developing stakeholder relationships Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes operate across four regions in England, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes. We create neighbourhoods with a real lasting impact, the kind of community that people can be proud of for generations to come. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and take pride in building careers, not just communities.

We have a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager to join a friendly team working from our Central region on a permanent basis.  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 an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to join a friendly team working from our Western region and based at our site in Nether Stowey (TA5 1DN) on a Permanent Basis.  Duties will include: Ensuring compliance on site at all times to the company Health and Safety standards and processes, NHBC standards, building regulations, and overall quality standards Co-ordinating labour and resources on site to deliver the build programme on larger developments, and to proactively schedule in trades to ensure optimum delivery Undertaking company directed quality control procedures and inspections at the correct timings and rectifying any defects so as not to incur additional cost, time delays, or reduction in the final quality Monitoring and controlling the cost of production, and approving payment to contractors and trades where appropriate; Initiating and attending plot inspections with the Local Building Inspector or NHBC, taking corrective action to ensure a minimum of RI’s/BRI’s Carrying out toolbox talks or similar on-site briefings to influence, gain commitment, and to drive best practice; To display a proactive approach to mitigating risk, build sequencing, and overall quality on site Liaising proactively with other internal departments, externals suppliers and partners to ensure the build programme is achieved Working with Sales through regular build/ sales meetings to ensure smooth and controlled delivery of homes for customers To deliver a high standard of site presentation at all times Carrying out New Home Demos with the Sales Advisor and customer(s) to give a good demonstration of the home, answering any questions, and rectifying any issues before Legal Completion With the support of the Contracts Manager, ensure the on-site construction team is fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the site’s workload and resources Showing a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism

We have an opportunity for a Senior Land Acquisition Manager as part of our exciting growth plans. The role will be an integral part of the land team, assisting the Land and Planning Director in helping the business to secure land opportunities to support its short and long term Development plans. Responsibilities and Duties; Securing sites each financial year Work closely with the wider development team to deliver forward sold additionality where commercially advantageous. Be entrepreneurial to secure the best sites on the best commercial terms Delivering individual sites from identification to site start and handover. Build and develop strong relationships with key external stakeholders, agents, and vendors. Raise the profile of the business in the region Working with our Planning, Design, and Partnerships experts to deliver optimal business returns from concept stage. Monitor land market activity Develop and implement our land acquisition strategy through the identification, acquisition, monitoring and delivery of sustainable opportunities Negotiating contracts to achieve favourable terms and conditions Ensure value improvement through smart land acquisition, outstanding management of the planning process, and cost efficiency

untypical Western have an opportunity for a Customer Services Coordinator to join a talented team based from our office in Exeter on a permanent contract. The aim of the role is to provide a professional, positive and enthusiastic service to our customers. Duties will include: 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 Conduct handovers (developing a demonstration role), pre-sale and 12 month close of defects inspections on shared ownership and outright sale products Specify remedial works, allocate appropriate subcontractors and supervise this up to completion Prepare and submit progress reports to the Customer Care Manager Maintain accurate audit trails and ensure documentation is filed in an organised manner Assess performance and work quality of subcontractors, and report issues to the Customer Care Manager Help continuous improvement in customer satisfaction ratings

We have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at untypical Anglia (previously Hopkins Homes), based at our Bury St.Edmunds office. About the role As part of a talented Commercial department the Quantity Surveyor will support each Housing Development's commercial success. The quantity surveyor will be required to work closely with project teams 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.