Customer Care Manager

Homes by Carlton; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Varied role

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Homes by Carlton is seeking an experienced Customer Care Manager to own the aftercare service, from initial report to final resolution. You will assess defects, coordinate technical responses, and keep homeowners informed with a focus on addressing root causes rather than symptoms.

As part of a collaborative North East team, you will work with Construction, Technical, Commercial and Sales colleagues, managing cases in Clixifix and ensuring timely, quality remedial work across developments.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer care/aftercare in residential housebuilding.
• Ability to diagnose common defects and root causes.
• Experience inspecting completed homes and coordinating remedial works.
• Strong customer-facing skills and de-escalation ability.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel between developments.

Responsibilities

• Own customer care cases from first contact to completion with updates.
• Visit homes to inspect issues and identify defects and root causes.
• Prepare scopes of remedial work and coordinate subcontractors/suppliers.
• Ensure remedial works meet KPI timescales and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate case records in Clixifix and report progress.

Skills

Customer care

Aftercare

Construction

Site management

Quality inspection

Tools

Clixifix

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and diligent Customer Care Manager to take ownership of our aftercare service and help ensure every customer receives the standard of care expected from Homes by Carlton.

This is a varied, hands-on and customer-facing role offering the opportunity to make a real difference to our homeowners' experience. Combining strong communication skills with a practical understanding of new-build homes, you will take ownership of the customer care function, from initial inspection through to satisfactory resolution.

As Customer Care Manager, you will assess reported defects, identify their likely root cause and coordinate the appropriate technical or trade response, keeping homeowners informed and supported throughout.

ABOUT HOMES BY CARLTON

Homes by Carlton is an award-winning regional housebuilder creating exceptional new homes across the North East.

We combine thoughtful design, high-quality craftsmanship and a personal approach to create homes our customers are proud to own and developments that make a positive contribution to their communities.

We're an ambitious, growing business - and we're looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

THE OPPORTUNITY

You will act as the principal point of contact for customers following legal completion, managing enquiries, defects and complaints from initial report to final resolution.

The role requires sound judgement; understanding what has happened, distinguishing a genuine defect from routine homeowner maintenance or settlement, and making sure remedial work addresses the cause rather than only the visible symptom.

You will work closely with our Construction, Technical, Commercial and Sales teams, as well as subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and warranty providers. You will also use Clixifix to maintain accurate case records, coordinate appointments, monitor progress and report on performance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning customer care cases from first contact through to completion, providing clear and timely updates throughout.
• Visiting customers' homes, inspecting reported issues and identifying the nature, extent and likely root cause of defects.
• Preparing clear scopes of remedial work and coordinating the correct subcontractors, suppliers or specialist input.
• Ensuring remedial works are completed within the companies KPI timescales, to the required standard and that repeat or incomplete work is challenged promptly.
• Managing difficult or sensitive conversations professionally, setting realistic expectations while protecting the company's position.
• Maintaining complete and accurate records within Clixifix, including communications, inspections, appointments, actions, costs and outcomes.
• Prioritising urgent or high-risk matters and escalating structural, safety-critical, high-cost or legally sensitive issues appropriately.
• Identifying recurring defects and sharing lessons learned with the wider business to improve build quality and future handovers.

ABOUT YOU

• Relevant experience in customer care, aftercare, construction, site management, finishing or quality inspection within residential housebuilding.
• A practical understanding of common new-build defects and the ability to diagnose likely root causes across different trades.
• Experience of inspecting completed homes and coordinating appropriate remedial works.
• Strong customer-facing skills, including experience of handling complaints and de-escalating difficult situations.
• Practical working knowledge of Clixifix, including defect management, communications, appointments, case records and reporting.
• Clear written communication, strong organisation and the discipline to follow actions through to completion.
• Commercial awareness, including the importance of evidence, responsibility, cost control and subcontractor recovery.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across our developments.
• Experience with a UK housebuilder or new-home warranty provider, together with knowledge of NHBC Standards, the New Homes Quality Code and the New Homes Ombudsman Service, would be advantageous.

WHY JOIN HOMES BY CARLTON?

You will join a collaborative regional housebuilder with ambitious growth plans and a clear focus on quality, customer service and continuous improvement.

The role offers the opportunity to shape our customer care function, influence how defects are prevented and make a visible difference to our customers and the wider business.

We offer:

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A genuinely varied role with exposure to multiple areas of the business
• The opportunity to take responsibility and develop as Homes by Carlton grows
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment
• The chance to make a valuable contribution within a successful North East housebuilder

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please email Megan Moir, HR & Talent Manager, at [e-mail] .