Capital Works Operational Lead

East Suffolk Council; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

East Suffolk Council is looking for a Capital Works Operational Lead to manage its Building Maintenance Team. This full-time role involves overseeing capital works projects such as kitchens, bathrooms, and roof replacements, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in public service interactions.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and developing a team.
• Knowledge of building regulations and Health and Safety.
• Ability to motivate a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational Building Maintenance Team.
• Deliver effective and compliant service for capital works.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and safe working practices.

Skills

Team Management

Public Interaction

Motivational Skills

Education

HNC/HND in Building Related Discipline

Job description

Job Description

• East Suffolk Council, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ and Melton, Suffolk IP12 1RT
• Band 9, £47,754 - £51,802 per annum
• 37 hours per week, Full Time
• Permanent
  
  
  

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council'sBuilding Maintenance Team as a Capital Works Operational Lead.

Your role

You will manage the operational Building Maintenance Team to deliver an effective, efficient and compliant service to council tenants and private customers. This role focusses on the delivery of Capital works such as kitchens, bathroom and reroofing works and effective management of costs, risk, staff and equipment resources to ensure high levels of satisfaction, value for money and safe working practices are being achieved.

What You Will Need

You will have previous experience of managing and developing a team of staff and dealing with members of the Public and Council Tenants. You will have up to date knowledge of technical and procedural developments in a relevant field and hold good motivational skills, with ability to motivate a team to perform to their optimum ability.

A HNC/HND equivalent in a building related discipline is essential, and an understanding of current building regulations and Health and Safety requirements.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube) .

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)
• Local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
  
  
  

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf) .

The majority of our teams are working in an agile way, with a mixture of home and office working, depending on individual preferences and service requirements. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements if you were the successful candidate, please contact the recruiting manager listed at the bottom of this advert.

For more information

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Steph Duff by emailing [e-mail] .

Closing date: 11 July 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 21 July 2025

How To Apply

Step 1 -Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (Word).

Step 2 -Complete the Supporting Statement template (Word) . Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 -Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).