Project Manager - Capital Investment

Civic Recruitment Limited; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement

Diverse portfolio of residential works

Collaborative and professional team

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a skilled Project Manager - Capital Investment in Horsham for a 3‑month contract. You will oversee planned investment projects across a residential housing portfolio, manage handovers and final accounts, and lead on-site and stakeholder activities.

The role requires a strong background in planned maintenance, capital works or investment programmes within housing, plus contractor management and budget control.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital works, planned maintenance, or investment programmes.
• Experience delivering projects within occupied residential properties, preferably social housing.
• Proven ability to manage contractor and consultant relationships and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned capital investment projects from initiation to completion, including handover and final account.
• Lead assigned contracts and projects and coordinate with contractors and delivery partners.
• Track timelines, budgets, cashflow, contractor performance, and quality standards.
• Identify risks, delays, variations, and cost implications with reporting.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety laws, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage snagging, handover, and defects.
• Review contractor valuations, variations, and related financial documents.
• Control project costs and finalize accounts.
• Engage residents and manage communications throughout construction.
• Maintain records using Orchard, CRM, and other systems.

Skills

Capital investment

Contractor management

Budget control

Project lifecycle

Quality assurance

Resident engagement

Site inspections

Handover & final accounts

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Construction or related

SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Horsham

Province West Sussex

Postal Code RH12

Job Description

Housing Association | 3 Month Contract

Location: Owl Beech Lodge, South Holmes Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PN

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Working Pattern: 1 Day Office-Based, 1 Day Site-Based, 3 Days Home/Office Working

Summary

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager - Capital Investment to join our dynamic Property Services team for a short-term contract. This role involves overseeing planned investment projects across our residential housing portfolio. The successful candidate will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth handovers and final accounts. A strong background in planned maintenance, capital works, or investment programmes within the housing sector is essential, along with expertise in contractor management, budget oversight, quality assurance, and resident engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee planned capital investment projects from initiation to completion, including handover and final account.
  
• Serve as the lead officer for assigned contracts and projects.
  
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and delivery partners to ensure project success.
  
• Track project timelines, budgets, cashflow forecasts, contractor performance, and quality standards.
  
• Identify and manage project risks, delays, variations, and cost implications, reporting as necessary.
  
• Ensure adherence to building regulations, health and safety laws, specifications, and contractual obligations.
  
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, quality, and health and safety compliance.
  
• Collaborate with Clerks of Works to manage snagging, handovers, and post-completion defects.
  
• Review contractor valuations, variations, applications, and related financial documents.
  
• Control project costs and finalize accounts.
  
• Conduct surveys, technical inspections, defect analysis, and diagnostic investigations.
  
• Prepare and evaluate specifications and work schedules.
  
• Support Section 20 consultation processes and engage with residents.
  
• Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers and contractors to maintain effective resident communication.
  
• Address project-related complaints and provide timely responses.
  
• Maintain accurate records using Orchard, CRM, and other management systems.
  
• Lead project meetings and ensure the implementation of agreed actions.
  
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, value for money, and resident satisfaction.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in managing capital works, planned maintenance, or cyclical investment programmes.
  
• Proven track record of delivering projects within occupied residential properties, preferably in social housing.
  
• In-depth knowledge of housing construction, building maintenance, asset replacement programmes, and building defects.
  
• Experience managing the entire project lifecycle from survey and specification to completion and final account.
  
• Demonstrated experience in contractor and consultant management.
  
• Strong skills in budget management and financial control.
  
• Experience in monitoring programmes, cashflow forecasts, contractor performance, applications, and variations.
  
• Familiarity with construction health and safety requirements, statutory compliance, and building regulations.
  
• Experience in administering construction contracts, including JCT, TPC, TAC, or similar.
  
• Proficiency in producing technical specifications and work schedules.
  
• Strong grasp of quality assurance, snagging, handover, and defects management.
  
• Experience in managing resident communication throughout construction projects.
  
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
  

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building Surveying, Property, Project Management, or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.
  
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
  

What's on Offer?

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement
  
• Opportunity to manage high-value planned investment programmes
  
• Diverse portfolio of residential capital works projects
  
• Collaborative and professional working environment
  
• Potential for contract extension
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Project Manager, Capital Works Project Manager, Asset Investment Project Manager, Planned Works Manager, Contracts Manager, Building Surveyor, Property Project Manager, Decent Homes Project Manager, Maintenance Project Manager, or Construction Project Manager.