Capital Projects Manager

Woven Housing Association Ltd; Derry/Londonderry, Belfast; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in the UK is seeking a Capital Projects Manager to lead strategic planning and delivery of capital investment programs. The successful candidate will coordinate multiple workstreams, ensuring compliance and budget management. Ideally suited for individuals with project management experience in housing and knowledge of relevant contracts. Offering competitive salary and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Time off for volunteering

Career development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in capital projects management.
• Experience managing programs with annual budgets over £1 million.
• Understanding of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate capital investment programs across housing stock.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Prepare quarterly performance reports for the Housing Management Committee.

Skills

Programme Management

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Adaptation Works

Housing Governance

Education

Level 5 qualification in Maintenance / Development / Construction

Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Job description

The Capital Projects Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and delivery of capital investment programmes across the Association’s existing housing stock. This includes managing multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory standards, and tenant needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading, delivering and coordinating the following workstreams:
• Planned Maintenance: Programme and project manage the delivery of planned maintenance programmes to ensure the long-term sustainability of the housing stock.
• Re-improvement Works: Programme and project manage projects aimed at upgrading or re-investing in properties that require enhancements beyond routine maintenance.
• Major Adaptations: Lead the delivery of significant adaptation works, aligned with the new Major Adaptations Policy and integrated within the Capital Investment Workstream.
• Stock Condition Survey: Lead Woven's SCS through liaison with Woven's SCS Surveyors, assessment of data, review trends, identify priority areas and develop Planned Maintenance programme.
• This post may also include responsibility and or project management for future workstreams including:
• Retro-fit programme: Resources required to develop a meaningful retrofit programme.
• Environmental Projects: Provide subject matter expertise in the delivery and funding of such projects
• Other Capital Investment Projects related to the Associations subsidiary.
• Governance & Compliance:
• Utilise programme and project management tools to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure accountability.
• Prepare and present quarterly reports to the Housing Management Committee, including updates on performance, budget, risks, and strategic alignment.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation, health and safety standards, and internal governance frameworks.
• Manage budgets across Capital Investment workstreams, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the responsibilities of this role.

Skills and Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification (HND or equivalent) in Maintenance / Development / Construction / Facilities /Asset Management related discipline.ORA minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrable experience of the successful management of a programme of projects with a minimum annual value of £1 million.
• Detailed understanding and commercial application of the NEC3 or NEC4 suite of contracts.
• Demonstrable experience of claiming Housing Association Grant and/or Disability Adaptation Grant.
• Hold a current full, (preferably) clean driving license that allows driving in the UK, with use of a private vehicle for business use or, in the case of disability, be able to demonstrate how the mobility requirements of the position will be met.
• Experience of Housing Association Governance Requirements.
• Please refer to the Job Description/Selection Criteria for a full list of essential criteria.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Please refer to the Job Description/Selection Criteria for a full list of desirable criteria.

Further Information

Location: Either Head Office, Belfast OR North West Office, Derry/LondonderryWoven provides homes that enrich the lives of our tenants and help create vibrant communities. We are an environmentally and socially conscious organisation with a strong focus on the development of high quality, inclusive social housing in areas of housing need.Working for Woven is not just a job it is about being part of an organisation which puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. Our team works together to make a real difference and change peoples lives and we welcome individuals who want to be a part of our team and continue our story of success.At Woven we believe that brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. From competitive salaries to flexible working options time off for volunteering to helping you reach your career goals we have you covered. In fact we offer everything you need to help you be the best you can be in your role and make a big difference to life outside of work too.Closing Date: 4 pm on Friday, 03 October 2025Woven Housing Association Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy ID 1737104 Job ref. J482 Job Sector General Management,Business, Policy and Projects Area All of Northern Ireland Location Belfast or Derry/Londonderry Salary £46,142.00 to £52,413.00 per annum No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37 Published date 26/09/2025 Closing date 03/10/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025