Investments Manager

Connexus; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connexus is seeking an Investments Manager to join its senior management team in Craven Arms, Shropshire. This role involves leading construction projects, managing investment budgets, and maintaining compliance with building regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in property maintenance, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to drive positive change in social housing. If you’re ready to create meaningful change, this is your opportunity!

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction and property maintenance.
• Substantial experience with building regulations, CDM regulations, and Health and Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes and current HCA Homes Standard.
• Ability to handle complex programmes within budget and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a variety of construction projects.
• Implement annual single investment plans across the property portfolio.
• Evaluate, oversee, and execute strategic investments.
• Manage investment budgets and ensure expenditure remains within budget.
• Oversee capital investment programmes while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Manage Connexus Asbestos Register ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Communication

Proficiency in IT

Job description

Investments Manager (Construction / Property)

Craven Arms, Shropshire

£59,768.71 per annum

We have an opportunity to join our senior management team to lead and manage a variety of construction projects and implement annual single investment plans across the Connexus property portfolio. You’ll play a key role in evaluating, overseeing, and executing our strategic investments in accordance with our procurement, asset management, and affordable warmth strategies. If you’re passionate about driving positive change in social housing, we’d love to hear from you.

With three Contract Managers reporting to you, you will manage the investment budgets to ensure expenditure remains within budgets, including monitoring the effectiveness of consultants and contractors in respect of delivery cost and quality of work. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of our capital investment programme, working collaboratively with stakeholders, contractors, and partners to enhance the quality of the housing stock. You’ll also manage the Connexus Asbestos Register, ensuring compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and providing necessary asbestos-related information to Repairs and Maintenance teams and external contractors prior to work commencement.

We are seeking a driven and accomplished professional with a strong background in construction and property maintenance. You will have substantial experience and a thorough understanding of building regulations, CDM regulations, and Health and Safety legislation, as well as knowledge of the Decent Homes and the current HCA Homes Standard. With exceptional project management skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to handle complex programmes within budget and deadlines, you’ll be an inspiring leader capable of developing high-performing teams and fostering lasting relationships. Proficiency in IT and excellent communication skills are essential for engaging effectively with stakeholders.

If you’re ready to create meaningful change and deliver excellence, this role is your opportunity!

Closing date: 30th July

Shortlist date: 31st July

Interview date: 6th August (via Teams)