Project Manager - Capital Investment

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Interim & Executive Management

City Horsham

Province West Sussex

Postal Code RH12

Housing Association | 3 Month Contract

Location: Owl Beech Lodge, South Holmes Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6PN

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Working Pattern: 1 Day Office-Based, 1 Day Site-Based, 3 Days Home/Office Working

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager - Capital Investment to join our dynamic Property Services team for a short-term contract. This role involves overseeing planned investment projects across our residential housing portfolio. The successful candidate will manage projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth handovers and final accounts. A strong background in planned maintenance, capital works, or investment programmes within the housing sector is essential, along with expertise in contractor management, budget oversight, quality assurance, and resident engagement.

• Oversee planned capital investment projects from initiation to completion, including handover and final account.
• Serve as the lead officer for assigned contracts and projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and delivery partners to ensure project success.
• Track project timelines, budgets, cashflow forecasts, contractor performance, and quality standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, delays, variations, and cost implications, reporting as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to building regulations, health and safety laws, specifications, and contractual obligations.
• Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, quality, and health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Clerks of Works to manage snagging, handovers, and post-completion defects.
• Review contractor valuations, variations, applications, and related financial documents.
• Control project costs and finalize accounts.
• Conduct surveys, technical inspections, defect analysis, and diagnostic investigations.
• Prepare and evaluate specifications and work schedules.
• Support Section 20 consultation processes and engage with residents.
• Work closely with Resident Liaison Officers and contractors to maintain effective resident communication.
• Address project-related complaints and provide timely responses.
• Maintain accurate records using Orchard, CRM, and other management systems.
• Lead project meetings and ensure the implementation of agreed actions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, value for money, and resident satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in managing capital works, planned maintenance, or cyclical investment programmes.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within occupied residential properties, preferably in social housing.
• In-depth knowledge of housing construction, building maintenance, asset replacement programmes, and building defects.
• Experience managing the entire project lifecycle from survey and specification to completion and final account.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor and consultant management.
• Strong skills in budget management and financial control.
• Experience in monitoring programmes, cashflow forecasts, contractor performance, applications, and variations.
• Familiarity with construction health and safety requirements, statutory compliance, and building regulations.
• Experience in administering construction contracts, including JCT, TPC, TAC, or similar.
• Proficiency in producing technical specifications and work schedules.
• Strong grasp of quality assurance, snagging, handover, and defects management.
• Experience in managing resident communication throughout construction projects.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.

• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building Surveying, Property, Project Management, or a related field, or significant equivalent experience.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

• 3 Month Contract
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Opportunity to manage high-value planned investment programmes
• Diverse portfolio of residential capital works projects
• Collaborative and professional working environment
• Potential for contract extension