Head of Housing Design and Delivery

Service Care Solutions; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,857 - 73,292; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus of £250

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A public sector organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Head of Housing Capital Programmes and Delivery. You will lead and oversee major housing investment projects, manage commercial performance, and develop asset management strategies aligned with low-carbon goals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and experience delivering large-scale projects in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Degree required in construction or project management.
• Proven experience with large-scale capital or housing projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of housing investment projects.
• Manage commercial performance ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Develop robust asset management strategy aligned with low-carbon objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Commercial negotiation

Asset management strategy

Understanding of JCT, NEC contracts

Education

Degree in relevant construction or project management discipline

Full professional membership of RICS, CIOB or ICE

Job description

Head of Housing Capital Programmes and Delivery

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is recruiting for a Head of Housing Capital Programmes and Delivery to join their Capital Programme Service as soon as possible. The role is full‑time, temporary on an ongoing basis.

The Role

Key purpose will be to provide effective leadership and strategic oversight for the delivery of housing capital investment programmes. Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and oversee 30‑year investment plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of major housing investment projects.
• Manage commercial performance across all projects, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Develop and maintain a robust asset management strategy aligned with Manchester’s low‑carbon objectives.
• Oversee financial performance, provide accurate cost advice, lifecycle costing and value engineering.
• Build effective partnerships across the Council, contractors and the supply chain to drive innovation and best value.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant construction or project management discipline (BSc/BEng/MSc).
• Full professional membership of a recognised body such as RICS, CIOB or ICE (or working towards Chartered status).
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale capital or housing projects within a public sector environment.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• In‑depth understanding of JCT, NEC contracts, and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Strategic financial management and commercial negotiation experience.

Compensation

£350 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £250 per day PAYE).

How to Apply

Email CV to [e-mail] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy.

Referral Bonus

If you refer a successful candidate you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.