Capital Works Manager

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
GCH

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is an ambitious, dynamic housing association with strong community roots. We are focused on building homes and communities where people can thrive and delivering valued services to our customers.

We’re now seeking a Capital Works Manager – to oversee the successful delivery of investment projects and contracts carried out by the Surveyor team. You will operate as an expert for GCH, providing technical building support and advice to the team and managing one-off and specialist contracts and disrepair activities.

You will support the Asset and Sustainability Manager on all contract and/or commercial issues and disputes and deliver financial and operational contract planning, ensuring effective arrangements are in place to cover all maintenance and servicing requirements and obligation aligned to the forward maintenance plan. Taking accountability for all information added to the Asset Database, you will ensure that all GCH properties are maintained to Government Decent Homes standard, through the delivery of cyclical and planned replacement programs, and contribute to ensuring all assets are viable, delivering a positive yield over the business plan and works undertaken.

We think GCH is a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it

• Winner of best place to work at Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2023.
• Winners of Employer of the year at Housing Hero’s Award
• Named one of the Top Not for Profit organisations to work for recognised by Best Companies in 2023.

We’d like you to

• Have substantial experience, at a senior level, of Asset Management, Property Investment and Public Procurement.
• Hold a relevant technical qualification such as CIOB, RICS or CIH.
• Have knowledge of Building Surveying and Asset Management, Contract Management, Disrepair and HHSRS.
• Have demonstrable strategic experience of leading, managing, motivating, and developing a team.
• Hold an ILM Level 4 qualification in Leadership & Management.
• Have a proven track record of managing resources, budgets, and contracts with an ability to identify and eliminate risks, ensuring value for money and the delivery of high-quality services.
• Have substantial experience of delivering successful outcomes through robust performance management, together with proven project management experience.
• Be able to successfully manage complex construction projects.
• Be able to work within tight deadlines and budget, whilst promoting stakeholder involvement at all levels.
• Be able to understand and present technical information clearly and communicate matters relating to asset management to a varied audience.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Closing Date: 17th April 2024

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture. Our values of pride, quality, integrity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. So, if this sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!