Project Manager Capital Works

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing provider is seeking a Project Manager to lead on planned maintenance and improvement works in Solihull. You will manage a surveying team, ensuring effective delivery of projects and contract management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of residential buildings and energy efficiency measures. Excellent benefits include flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Structured learning and development

Local government pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Shopping and leisure discounts

Work-life balance commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and contract management.
• Good understanding of construction types and common faults.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency measures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surveying team and manage external contractors.
• Ensure effective contract management processes.
• Provide advice on future work programmes.

Skills

Contract management

Energy efficiency knowledge

Team leadership

Understanding of residential buildings

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager Capital Works

Team: Asset Management

Overview of role:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Assets Team to lead on delivering programmes of planned maintenance improvement works to the housing stock. Type of work includes client-side contract management of decent homes works and energy efficiency improvements to ensure the housing stock is kept in a good state of repair.

Responsible for a surveying team, you will facilitate the delivery of work programmes through external contractors, ensuring effective contract management processes and procedures are implemented. You will also provide advice and guidance both to your team and within the section on potential future work programmes.

You will need a good understanding of residential buildings, different construction types, common faults, remedies, and component life cycles. Plus have a good understanding of energy efficiency and potential improvement measures to support the organisation achieving EPC band C by 2030 and net zero carbon by 2041.

You’ll be passionate about improving the quality of our homes for the benefit of our customers and achieving value for money. As a manager you’ll be able to effectively lead and manage people.

What’s in it for you?

Working at Solihull Community Housing means being part of a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. Excellent benefits which include:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• A range of shopping and leisure discounts
• A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Amanda Badman, Capital Investment Manager, on 07880 085 972. (No Agencies thank you)

Interview Date: to be confirmed

About us

Solihull Community Housing provides homes and support services for over 10,000 customers in the Solihull Borough.

Solihull Community Housing prides itself on offering excellent service and listening to customer feedback to drive service improvement. This role will be pivotal in assisting with the development of the capital investment programme.

How to apply: Please apply through WM Jobs (CV’s will not be accepted).

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025

Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification