Project Manager - Capital Investment - 3 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
  
  

Essential

• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £258.78 per day (Limited/Umbrella)
  
  


• 3 Month Contract
  
  


• 35 Hours Per Week
  
  


• 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