Head of Housing Design and Delivery 000A 6038 / 1

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Housing Design and Delivery to oversee housing programmes in Manchester. This role involves managing teams, ensuring projects meet quality standards, and aligning with sustainability goals. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in housing construction management and a professional qualification in construction or business management.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to contribute to significant projects

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social housing projects.
• Proven skills in asset management and commercial contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of sustainability in housing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of housing capital projects from inception to completion.
• Develop a fully costed 30-year housing investment plan.
• Oversee asset management strategies and stock condition reviews.

Skills

Experience in managing housing-related construction projects

Leadership skills managing multidisciplinary teams

Expertise in risk management

Understanding of the national policy context for housing

Education

BSc, MSc, or equivalent experience in construction or business management

Job description

Head of Housing Design and Delivery

Reference: 000A 6038 / 1
Salary: £298.00 per day PAYE
Role length: 5 months
Job type: Interim
Location: Manchester, M9 6NZ (Hybrid)
Hours: 37 hours per week

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Interim Head of Housing Design and Delivery to lead and manage a team within a Capital Programme Service. This senior role involves overseeing the delivery of housing programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage risk, and ensure the delivery of housing projects aligns with our clients strategic priorities, including sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of housing capital projects from inception to completion.
• Develop and manage a fully costed 30-year housing investment plan.
• Oversee asset management strategies and stock condition reviews.
• Ensure best practices in design and construction, meeting all legal and quality standards.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to drive performance improvements.
• Report progress to senior management and ensure projects meet social value and sustainability targets.

What the Client is Looking For

• Extensive experience in managing housing-related construction projects, ideally in social housing.
• Proven leadership skills in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in risk management, asset management, and commercial contract negotiations.
• Strong understanding of the national policy context for housing and local government projects.
• A professional qualification (e.g., BSc, MSc, or equivalent experience) in construction or business management.

What the Client Offers

A challenging and rewarding leadership role in a high-impact public sector environment.
Competitive daily rate with the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in Manchester.
Hybrid working arrangement, with a focus on collaboration and community impact.

How to Apply

Please submit your application quoting reference 000A 6038 / 1. If you do not hear from us within three working days, your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.