Team Leader (Small Projects)

Canterbury City Council; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional registration fee covered

Training and development opportunities

23–28 days annual leave + Christmas

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Free use of Park and Ride

Job summary

Canterbury City Council in Canterbury, Kent is recruiting a Team Leader (Small Projects) to drive delivery of housing capital programmes, void properties and key investment projects across the Council's estate. The role combines office, home and site-based work with flexible arrangements.

You will lead the Small Projects team, ensure projects are on time, on budget and compliant, manage the voids programme and oversee kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors.

Qualifications

• Member of a relevant professional body (CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, CABE or CIH).
• Degree covering Construction or housing (Building Surveying or Building Service Engineering).
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent.
• A Level 4 housing qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Small Projects team to deliver projects on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Manage the Council's voids programme and improve turnaround times.
• Oversee delivery of housing capital investments (kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors).
• Deliver compliance programmes including fire safety and asbestos works.
• Work with Contracts Officers on procurement and contract management.
• Shape long-term asset investment strategies and ensure value for money.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders for resilience and cross-team coordination.

Skills

Professional body membership

Education

Degree in Construction / Housing

Level 4 housing qualification

Job description

A fantastic Team Leader (Small Projects) job opportunity in Canterbury, Kent.

Canterbury City Council is a progressive local authority with an extremely varied stock of both housing properties and commercial building portfolios.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Canterbury City Council's Facilities Management team as Team Leader (Small Projects), taking responsibility for the delivery of housing capital programmes, void properties and key planned investment projects across the Council's estate.

What’s in it for you?

• A starting salary of £48,963.69
• Flexible working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.
• We’ll cover your relevant Professional Registration Fee for you (eg, RICS, CABE, CIOB)
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days (increasing to 28) PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed.
• We do not work on Bank Holidays.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
• Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride for an easier commute.

About this Team Leader (Small Projects) opportunity in Canterbury:

• This role combines office, home and site-based working and offers a flexible way of working.
• You will lead the Small Projects team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.
• You'll manage the Council's voids programme, driving improvements in turnaround times and ensuring properties meet the required void standard before re-letting.
• You will oversee the operational delivery of housing capital investment programmes including kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors.
• You will take responsibility for delivering key compliance-related programmes including fire safety, asbestos and void property works.
• Working with Contracts Officers and delivery partners, you'll provide technical expertise in specification development, procurement activities and contract management.
• You’ll help shape long-term asset investment strategies, providing professional and technical input into future programmes of work.
• You will ensure value for money is achieved through effective procurement, project delivery and contractor management.
• Working closely with other Team Leaders, you'll help ensure resilience and collaboration across the wider Facilities Management service.

Working pattern of our Team Leader (Small Projects):

• Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
• 37 hours per week.
• Permanent full-time contract.
• A full week off over Christmas! Plus 23 days of annual leave to use throughout the rest of the year, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service.

About you, the Team Leader (Small Projects) for Canterbury City Council:

Your Qualifications

• You should be a member of a relevant professional body (including CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, CABE or CIH)
• You’ll have successfully completed a suitable Degree, in a subject that covers Construction or housing i.e Building Surveying or Building Service Engineering
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent
• A level 4 housing qualification or be willing to undertake one.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this job opportunity.

You’ll have a strong knowledge of;

• Planned maintenance and capital investment programmes.
• Social housing and local authority asset management.
• Statutory and regulatory landlord responsibilities.
• Construction methods, building services and maintenance operations.
• Procurement, contract management and performance monitoring.

You’ll have experience of:

• Delivering repairs and maintenance services within social housing or a similar environment.
• Managing investment programmes and small projects.
• Leading and motivating high-performing teams.
• Producing reports and presenting information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Driving continuous improvement and delivering value for money.

Please note that this role does require us to undertake a Basic DBS check should we offer you the job.

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Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.

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