Capital Works Contract Manager - FTC

We’re looking for a Capital Works Project Manager to lead major energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes, including insulation, ASHPs, PV and wider capital works. Your work will directly help residents live in better-quality homes while supporting our goals of EPC C by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

This is a hybrid role based in our office in High Wycombe, Bucks where you will work for at least 2 days per week, which is particularly important in terms of colleague collaboration. We have another office in Letchworth, Herts and some travel to sites with the remainder at home/remote.

Are you looking to join a growing, values‑led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Settle Paradigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build.

Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve.

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. At Settle Paradigm, our mission is simple: provide safe, warm, energy efficient homes that help people live well. We're investing £10 million a year to upgrade and future proof our homes—cutting carbon, reducing fuel bills, and improving comfort for the people and communities we serve.

• Deliver capital and retrofit projects from inception to completion
• Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM 2015 and Decent Homes Standard
• Build strong relationships with contractors to drive value and quality
• Monitor budgets, performance, customer satisfaction and H&S outcomes
• Bring innovation and emerging technologies into our programmes
• Visit sites, manage contractors and ensure issues are resolved quickly
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Property directorate

• Experience delivering large-scale property capital works (5+ years)
• Strong knowledge of JCT procurement, H&S and property surveys
• Ability to lead, influence and drive high standards
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Passion for delivering high quality services for residents
• SMTS (Site Management Training Scheme)
• A full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle (business mileage will be paid at the 45p per mile less home to work commute in line with our policy)

• CIOB, RICS or similar professional qualification

Every project you deliver helps someone live in a safer, warmer, more affordable home. You will make a real, tangible difference to residents’ lives—reducing fuel poverty, improving comfort, and shaping a more sustainable future for our communities. If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help deliver homes that truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

• Annual salary: £53,366 p/a
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
• Family-friendly leave:
  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
• Life cover and income protection
• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support
• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
• Peer-recognition rewards platform
• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

• 37 hours per week: 9am to 5:30pm Mon‑Thurs and 9am to 5pm on Friday with some flexibility.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the…