Housing Capital Project Manager

Trafford Council; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Hybrid Working

LGPS Pension

Leadership Programs

Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Forums

Time to Shine Awards

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking an experienced Housing Capital Project Manager to lead planning, development and delivery of the borough's housing capital investment programme. You will work in the Development & Estates Team to ensure stock remains safe, compliant, sustainable and well maintained for residents.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio from inspections to procurement and contract management, collaborating with residents, contractors and internal teams to deliver high quality outcomes on

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and delivery of Trafford Council's housing capital investment programme.
• Oversee property inspections, defect diagnosis, procurement, contract management and programme delivery.
• Collaborate with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery and compliance.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Housing Capital Project Manager to lead the planning, development and delivery of Trafford Council's housing capital investment programme. Working within our Development & Estates Team, you will play a key role in ensuring that our housing stock remains safe, compliant, sustainable and maintained to a high standard for residents across the borough. You will take ownership of a diverse range of planned maintenance and capital investment projects, from property inspections and defect diagnosis through to procurement, contract management and programme delivery. Working closely with residents, contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining compliance with key regulatory and safety requirements.

You will be an experienced building surveying, construction or housing asset management professional with a strong track record of delivering capital investment and planned maintenance programmes within a residential environment. You'll bring a practical, solutions-focused approach to managing complex projects, balancing technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for residents. Drawing on your experience of building surveys, defect diagnosis, contract management and housing compliance, you'll be confident making informed decisions that achieve value for money while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We're a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.Why Trafford? We're more than just a local authority; we're a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care to business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive."Our Culture... Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They're not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day. They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let's Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers' scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.