Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager

London Borough of Ealing; London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is looking for a Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager. This role involves leading a team in pre-construction activities for a significant program of work, ensuring projects meet quality and cost expectations. Applicants should have strong leadership skills, project management experience, and relevant qualifications in construction management or civil engineering. The position offers a competitive salary range of £66,378 to £69,984 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role managing pre-construction activities.
• Experience with asset management and stock condition systems.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff within the planning team for effective investment works execution.
• Implement management information systems for prioritizing investment works.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Knowledge of contracts

Knowledge of CDM Planning

Education

Relevant industry qualifications in construction management

HNC, HND or a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Computerized asset management tools

Job description

Overview

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager available on a full time basis. At Ealing Council, we are committed to ensuring every family has a decent living income and can afford a genuinely affordable home. We strive to create communities where everyone can live a long, happy, and healthy life, full of pride and identity.

The Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager role:

To provide strong leadership and motivation to conduct pre-construction analysis and planning for a significant programme of work (£60m/year), ensuring that it meets quality, cost, and time expectations.

As the Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager you will:

1. Manage and organise staff within the Capital Works Pre Construction and Planning team to ensure effective planning and execution of investment works to council housing assets.
2. Ensure effective management information systems are in place to identify and prioritise investment works, integrating all available records and data for estate-based planning.

Our ideal Capital Works Pre Construction and Investment Manager will have the below skills and experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role managing pre-construction activities, with strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in using and developing asset management and stock condition systems, including proficiency with computerized tools for tracking and managing asset conditions.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of CDM Planning/Principal Designer and client duties.
• Knowledge of contracts, tender agreements, and procurement processes.
• Relevant industry qualifications in construction management, such as HNC, HND, or a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing's workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

This post is subject to Ealing's enhanced vetting process.

Salary

• £66,378 - £69,984 per year