Housing Capital Projects Manager

Milton Keynes Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Health and lifestyle benefits

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting a Housing Capital Projects Manager to lead major investment across our housing stock. You will drive complex programmes, collaborate with residents and partners, and deliver projects safely, compliantly and to a high standard.

You will manage large budgets, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure robust governance across multiple workstreams while supporting sustainable housing growth for the city.

Qualifications

• Degree level in surveying, construction or contract management with substantial housing capital works experience.
• Proven track record leading major capital investment projects in occupied residential properties.
• Strong knowledge of housing, property, contract management, building safety and fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex housing capital projects from scope through to completion.
• Oversee projects with significant budgets ensuring delivery to quality, cost and timescale requirements.
• Manage consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve value for money and procurement compliance.
• Engage residents, leaseholders and stakeholders to ensure meaningful engagement and satisfaction.
• Ensure governance, risk management, financial management, monitoring and reporting across all projects.
• Maintain asset information and share building, equipment and warranty data across services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and Consumer Standards.
• Provide updates and professional advice to senior leaders and key decision makers.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Contract management

Building safety knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in surveying/construction/contract management or related discipline

Job description

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension - everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Roles are either ‘site based’ or ‘home based’.

Site based roles are mainly based at the workplace, with the option to work from home for up to two days a week, depending on service needs.

Home based roles are mainly based at home, with the expectation of attending the workplace up to one day a week.

The working arrangement for each role is set by the manager, based on service requirements.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Housing Capital Projects Manager to help deliver and shape major investment projects across our housing stock.

At Milton Keynes City Council, we work every day to make our city a better place to live. We deliver more than 200 services, work collaboratively across teams and with partners, and are committed to providing decent, affordable homes while creating stronger communities. Our values are simple: we are Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative.

In this rewarding role, you’ll lead the delivery of complex housing capital projects across a housing portfolio of more than 11,000 homes. You’ll manage significant investment programmes, work closely with residents and stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard.

You’ll play a key role in improving homes, enhancing building safety, supporting sustainability objectives and ensuring residents receive excellent outcomes from our investment programmes.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 21st September 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

We take pride in our supportive work culture and try to go that extra mile when it’s coming to investing in our colleagues.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex housing capital projects and programmes from initial scope through to completion.
• Oversee projects with significant budgets and ensure delivery to agreed quality, cost and timescale requirements.
• Manage and monitor consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to achieve value for money and compliance with procurement requirements.
• Work closely with residents, leaseholders, resident groups and other stakeholders to ensure meaningful engagement, consultation and satisfaction throughout projects.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, financial management, monitoring and reporting arrangements are in place across all projects.
• Maintain accurate asset information and ensure building, equipment and warranty data is updated and shared appropriately across services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and Consumer Standards.
• Provide clear project updates and professional advice to senior leaders and key decision makers.

Ideal Candidate

• Educated to degree level in surveying, construction, contract management or a related discipline, with substantial experience delivering housing capital works projects.
• An experienced project leader with a strong track record of managing major capital investment projects within occupied residential properties.
• You’ll have a detailed understanding of housing, property and contract management matters, including relevant building safety, fire safety and construction legislation.
• A confident communicator who can build positive relationships with residents, contractors, consultants, regulators and senior stakeholders.
• Someone who can manage significant budgets, balance competing priorities and make informed decisions in complex environments.
• With a strong eye for risk, you’ll identify issues early and take effective action to resolve contractual, operational and delivery challenges.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.