Capital Works Manager - Social Housing
JOB_53320614708914Job type
TemporaryLocation
NorthamptonshireWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Property And SurveyingIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
Up to £40 per hour
Temporary Job - Social Housing capital works manager
A busy housing provider has need of a capital works manager on a temporary basis, initially for 3 months.
The Role
As a Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a customer-centric property maintenance service within your area—ensuring that planned works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
You will lead, and inspire, a multi-skilled local team. You’ll play a key
role in ensuring safety underpins all activity, embedding a proactive safety culture through strong leadership, visible compliance, and
Ongoing engagement with your team.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
You will report to the Head of Housing and you will lead a team of surveyors, team leaders and trade operatives.
Take ownership of operational delivery—ensuring compliance with agreed processes, value for money, and effective resources
Management.
Contractor Management• Manage budgets confidently, driving value for money and tracking spend to stay within targets.
• Ensure all safety standards are met through training, reviews, and up-to-date risk documentation in line with HSE guidance.
• Resolve complaints early and constructively, using root cause analysis and performance reviews to reduce reoccurrence.
• Use performance and productivity data to drive decision-making and continuous service improvement, ensuring cybersecurity and data
Protection standards are upheld.
• Ensure complex works meet legal and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate compliance documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
• Proven experience in leading property maintenance services within a housing environment or similar, with a strong focus on people, safety,
Compliance, and customer service. Previous trade or supervisory experience.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks including Health & Safety Legislation, Decent Homes Standard, and HHSRS.
Knowledge of JCT contractsRelevant building qualification
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Capital Works Manager - Social HousingJOB_533206147089142025-08-132025-11-11
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