Capital Works Manager

Adecco; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Capital Works Manager in Birmingham to lead multiple investment projects in the housing sector. This role involves managing operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, managing budgets, and overseeing health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will possess technical qualifications, experience with social housing refurbishment, and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a 10% matched pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% matched pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing domestic Social Housing refurbishment projects.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in refurbishment and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of planned maintenance and investment projects.
• Provide effective leadership and management to the technical team.
• Monitor and maintain budgetary control throughout projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional technical qualification (RICS, CIOB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

🏢 Are you ready to take on a new challenge in the housing industry? We have an exciting opportunity for a Capital Works Manager! 🏠✨

🌟 Join our client's team as a Capital Works Manager and play a critical role in ensuring that multiple investment projects are completed successfully. As the Capital Works Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of planned maintenance and investment projects 🏗️. You'll lead a talented team and ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget 💼.

🔎 Here's a glimpse of what you'll be doing :

• Provide effective leadership and management to the technical team, promoting a positive and professional approach to project delivery.
• Take responsibility for project management, contractual administration, and cost control, ensuring projects meet quality standards.
• Monitor and maintain budgetary control throughout projects, providing regular financial reports.
• Work collaboratively with the response maintenance and stock condition team to prioritise investment projects.
• Lead on complex investment or repair solutions, responding to maintenance team requirements.
• Oversee major insurance‑related asset claims and resolve contractual claims when necessary.
• Manage and monitor health and safety compliance for all projects.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to collect and record project information.

👉 To thrive in this role, you'll need :

• A professional technical qualification (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent) or relevant experience.
• Experience in managing domestic Social Housing refurbishment projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills for teamwork, networking, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in refurbishment and construction projects.

🌟 A commitment to delivering excellent customer care.

💼 Our client offers a range of perks, including a competitive salary and a 10% matched pension scheme. 🏦