Housing Capital Contract Manager
18 Days Old
Our client is currently looking to recruit a Housing Capital Contracts Manager / Project Manager on an initial 3 month contract
- Housing Capital Contracts Manager / Housing Capital Project Manager
- Taunton - Hybrid / Remote
- GBP320 - GBP350 per day - negotiable
Our client is looking for a motivated Housing Capital Contract Manager to deliver large-scale, high-value housing improvement works from fire safety and decent homes to net-zero upgrades. You'll play a vital role in the success of our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme, managing contracts worth up to GBP3 million each, helping improve homes for thousands of residents.
What You ll Do
As a Contract Manager, you ll lead the delivery of key capital improvement works across Somerset s 5,600+ council-owned properties. Your role is central to ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Delivering and managing a portfolio of housing capital contracts, with an annual value of approx. GBP3 million per manager.
- Managing external contractors across a range of workstreams from kitchen and bathroom upgrades to fire doors, insulation, and net zero works.
- Leading resident engagement, customer satisfaction and stakeholder communication, including Elected Members and public groups.
- Taking accountability for health and safety on-site and project compliance with relevant building regulations and legislation.
- Contributing to the council s GBP20 million+ annual Housing Capital Programme strategy, audits, procurement activities, and policy development.
Essential:
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIOB) or substantial experience in the construction or property sector.
- Construction project management experience, ideally in occupied residential settings.
- Knowledge of contract management, health & safety legislation, building compliance, and industry best practice.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills able to build trust with residents, colleagues, contractors, and leadership teams.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to keep accurate digital records and performance data.
- Degree in a construction-related field.
- Full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB).
- Experience with PRINCE2 methodology or similar project management frameworks.
- Electrical testing and remedial works
- Fire safety upgrades (fire doors, emergency lighting, compartmentation)
- Retrofit and energy efficiency improvements
- Window, door, and roof replacements
- Water treatment plant replacements and environmental improvements
- Location:
- Taunton, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Category:
- Management & Operations
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