Housing Capital Projects (Manager) - Somerset Council

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Somerset Council is a unitary authority, governing the district of Somerset in the Southwest of England. A dynamic vision puts the people of Somerset at the heart of what we do, a council who will be there for residents whenever needed. As a newly formed council, there is an opportunity ready to be harnessed by bringing together experience, expertise, assets, and networks from five predecessor councils, creating a stronger position to advocate for Somerset on regional, national, and international platforms. This is your opportunity to help to build a fairer, greener, resilient, more flourishing Somerset.

Your new role

As a subject-matter expert for housing capital programmes, you will play a pivotal role in managing a team responsible for the delivery of complex projects within the social housing sector. Your expertise will ensure that all projects, the majority of which take place within occupied properties, are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest of quality standards.

• Promote a high level of employee engagement and well-being.
• Undertake representation and communication duties on behalf of the council.
• Monitor and review frameworks of performance measures and quality standards to be applied in the delivery of services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, the council's standards of conduct, and professional conduct.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in full compliance with contract specifications, plans, schedules of work, health and safety, and best practice.
• Prepare and maintain business planning, development of policy, procedures, and professional standards.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed in this role, you will need either a relevant professional qualification, or extensive experience working within the construction sector. Relevant construction knowledge will be important, including across various existing building types, forms of construction, and potential building pathology issues. Finally, high level experience leading on capital programmes within social housing, will be critical.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to access market leading training and support from property professionals.
• Access to the LGPS local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements, focussing on key role deliverables which work for you and your family.
• Annual leave entitlement - 30 days + bank holidays.
• Salary of £51,464 per year

We look forward to welcoming your application for this influential and critical role, an opportunity to help build a greener, fairer, and more resilient Somerset.

We are shortlisting for this position in real-time, and operating a flexible and dynamic recruitment proess, therefore do not delay in applying for the role if you are interested in being considered.

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