Social Value Lead (Construction) - Impact & Partnerships

Build Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Search is seeking a Social Impact Manager based in Birmingham to lead the Social Value agenda across our contracting business. You will build and monitor the social value framework, align programs with local needs, and partner with department heads to maximise impact.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear reporting, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. You will report to the Midlands Regional Director and drive value across bids and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Social Value or similar role.
• Good understanding of legislation, guidance and trends and broader corporate responsibility thought leadership and changing CR trends.
• Ability to learn, multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Strong ability to develop stakeholder relationships and manage expectations.
• Good written and verbal communication of English.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and across departments.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as part of the role.
• Personable, with robust leadership skills.
• High levels of emotional intelligence.
• Hard-working, able to work well both in a team and on own initiative.
• Able to work under pressure and towards tight deadlines.
• Strong balance between strategic thinking and pragmatic operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Input to the Social Value aspects of tenders, covering scope for their programmes to be implemented whilst aligning to local needs.
• Drive and support the integration and forward planning of the Strategy.
• Implement social value themes, outcomes and measurements across the business, developing bespoke reporting and measurement models.
• Deliver, communicate and present the impact of social value activity to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate evidence is captured to support social value reporting, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Represent the company on project-related local forums, committees and groups.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to produce case studies promoting social value activities externally.
• Guide bid teams and operational teams around the specific requirements of particular clients, local authorities and frameworks.
• Meet client, stakeholder, legislative, third party and internal requirements on social standards.
• Advise the commercial team on securing supply chain involvement.
• Advise on the design and delivery of the social value plan and how it will be achieved.
• Identify and liaise with relevant partner organisations, such as local schools, charities, and employment and skills agencies.
• Further Job Spec Available

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Multitasking

Travel flexibility

Team collaboration

Working under pressure

Independent & cross-functional work

Job description

Build Search is seeking a Social Impact Manager based in Birmingham to lead the Social Value agenda across our contracting business. You will build and monitor the social value framework, align programs with local needs, and partner with department heads to maximise impact.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, clear reporting, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed. You will report to the Midlands Regional Director and drive value across bids and delivery teams.