Project Manager - Capital Investment

Civic Recruitment Limited; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly pay

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Diverse portfolio of residential works

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a skilled Project Manager - Capital Investment to join a Housing Association for a short-term contract. You will oversee planned capital investment projects within occupied residential properties, manage from survey to final account, and ensure handovers and defect resolution are completed to high standards.

The role requires expertise in capital works, contractor management, and resident engagement, with a strong focus on budgets, timelines, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital works, planned maintenance, or investment programmes.
• Delivery of projects within occupied social housing.
• Knowledge of housing construction, asset replacement programmes and building defects.
• Experience managing full lifecycle from survey to final account.
• Contractor and consultant management experience.
• Strong budget management and financial control.
• Familiarity with health & safety requirements, building regulations.
• Experience administering JCT, TPC, TAC contracts.
• Proficiency in writing specifications and work schedules.
• Resident communication throughout construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned capital investment projects from initiation to completion, including handover and final account.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Budget control

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in Construction/PM

SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Tools

Orchard

CRM

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.