Capital Projects & Investments Lead – Hybrid

Paradigm Housing Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Annual leave 25 days

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

EAP

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Lifestone Homes is seeking an experienced Investments Surveying Projects Manager to lead major investment projects across our homes and communities. You will drive surveys, specifications, procurement, and delivery while maintaining safety and value for money.

You will manage refurbishment programmes, roof replacements, and capital works within a £10 million shared budget, ensuring projects stay on time, within budget, and compliant with CDM 2015 requirements.

Qualifications

• HND in Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience
• Professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB
• Experience managing capital investment programmes, refurbishment projects or planned works projects
• Experience preparing specifications, managing tenders and administering contracts
• Experience acting as Client and Principal Designer under CDM 2015
• Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR)
• Strong contractor, contract and project management experience
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets
• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce meaningful management reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence contractors and project teams
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver projects within demanding deadlines
• Commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive resident outcomes
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business usage
• Understanding of Section 20 consultation processes

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex capital investment projects from inception through to completion
• Undertake surveys and produce detailed specifications, tender documentation and schedules of work
• Procure and appoint contractors in line with procurement requirements and organisational procedures
• Manage major refurbishment projects, insurance works, planned investment programmes and capital works projects
• Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with procurement regulations
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, health and safety requirements, asbestos regulations and relevant legislation
• Develop strong contractor relationships to deliver high-quality, customer-focused and value-for-money services
• Monitor project performance, budgets, programmes and customer satisfaction
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality assurance reviews
• Lead subcontractor performance reviews and drive improvements where necessary
• Manage project risks, compliance requirements and health and safety responsibilities
• Produce reports on project progress, financial performance and operational delivery
• Support service improvements, policy development and strategic projects across Property Services
• Lead and support a Projects Supervisor and Projects Administrator

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

HND in Building Construction/Building Surveying

RICS/CIOB qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lifestone Homes is seeking an experienced Investments Surveying Projects Manager to lead major investment projects across our homes and communities. You will drive surveys, specifications, procurement, and delivery while maintaining safety and value for money.

You will manage refurbishment programmes, roof replacements, and capital works within a £10 million shared budget, ensuring projects stay on time, within budget, and compliant with CDM 2015 requirements.