To provide an effective & responsive service to residents relating to refurbishment, reinvestment and new build schemes including appointment of consultants, project management, contract administration, contractor, consultant and works supervision and health and safety to determine the best options and resources available on a case by case basis.
To be responsible for the monitoring and management of performance within the area of responsibility, ensuring that internal and external standards are met and improved upon with the aim of achieving high resident satisfaction.
To carry and manage an individual case load or projects and to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to successfully deliver the HRA Planned Works programme.
Key requirements
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering fire safety construction work to buildings including knowledge of the regulatory process for work to buildings designated as ‘higher-risk buildings’ under the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience of project managing projects where a multi-disciplinary consultant team has been engaged.
• Attendance on site and in the office is required to meet the needs of the job, up to a maximum of five days per week.
• A qualification in Building, Housing or related subject, for example HND/NVQ Level 4 or CIOB or similar professional body/institute qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body/institute CIOB/RICS is desirable.
• Good understanding of housing development process
• Business acumen associated with housing development
• Significant track-record of operating in a technical, property services environment, specifically in relation to construction, refurbishment, investment and renovation gained at project manager level within a local authority, housing association, government body, private developer or agency or similar.
• Experience of effective multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of working effectively within a complex political environment as well as evidence of delivering and monitoring clear standards of performance and service delivery outcomes.
• Experience of working on defined operational projects, working to tight deadlines and objectives with minimum supervision.
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of all elements of Building, Contracts and Housing Legislation and Practice in particular around statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of relevant policy and strategy areas, including, but not exclusively:
 housing strategy and related sub strategies.
 social housing allocations policy.
 Codes of guidance from central government.

• Be confident, engaging communicator, able to positively handle contact with clients from a range of backgrounds and with complex needs.