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BRC Eastleigh, Hampshire
14/10/2026
Contract
Job Title: Workplace Project Manager Type: Temporary Location: Eastleigh Salary: £18.91 - £24.66 an hour Hours: 37 hours a week BRC are working closely with a leading housing organisation to recruit a Workplace Project Manager to join their Workplace Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to oversee a range of workplace, facilities management and corporate real estate projects. You will play a key role in delivering projects across the organisation, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will help shape workplace strategy, manage contractors and stakeholders, and ensure offices and working environments support effective service delivery. Duties: Plan and deliver workplace, facilities management and real estate projects from inception through to completion. Support the strategic site strategy by identifying, prioritising and managing projects in line with organisational objectives. Manage project scopes, budgets, deliverables, timescales, quality assurance and benefits. Coordinate the delivery of large mechanical and electrical (M&E) projects, including both proactive and reactive works. Provide regular project reporting covering progress, budgets, risks, issues and lessons learned. Manage contracts and work collaboratively with Health and Safety, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure compliance. Build strong relationships with contractors and monitor performance to ensure projects meet agreed standards. Manage project changes, ensuring amendments to scope, budgets and timescales are recorded, monitored and approved. Work collaboratively with internal departments to understand operational requirements, including office space and hub planning. Support corporate real estate activities, including property searches, selections, acquisitions and disposals. Liaise with legal teams, property agents and estates teams on lease arrangements, contract reviews and Heads of Terms. Maintain accurate real estate records and provide reporting to support strategic decision-making and Executive Board assurance. Manage tenant relationships, respond to queries and oversee service charge and utility billing. Review annual service charge budgets and prepare year-end accounts for approval. Ensure projects consider sustainability, accessibility, improved working practices and the impact on customer service delivery. Requirements: Proven experience working as a Project Manager, ideally within workplace, facilities management, property or real estate environments. A project management qualification is desirable, although training may be provided. Good understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance and health and safety requirements. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and challenge constructively. Experience leading teams, with the ability to motivate, develop and empower others. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work independently and meet tight deadlines. Experience managing budgets, contractors, contracts and project reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel. A proactive and flexible approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and high customer service standards. First Aid and Fire Warden training, and IOSH Managing Safely, are desirable, although training may be provided. A full driving licence and/or the ability to travel efficiently to sites, tenants and meetings, including locations not easily accessible by public transport. A commitment to demonstrating the organisation's values and behaviours. Benefits: Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of workplace and property projects. Work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Opportunity to contribute to strategic workplace improvements and organisational development. Additional benefits to be confirmed. For more information, please call Meg Smith or Emma Keir on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Referral Scheme: Know someone who would be suitable for this role? Recommend a friend or colleague to BRC and you could receive up to £100 once they have completed three months in work. Terms and conditions apply.
BRC
13/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Asset Strategy and Investment Type: Permanent Location: Newport (agile working) Salary: circa £70,000 Hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Asset Strategy & Investment to lead the strategic management and investment of a large housing portfolio. The role will play a key part in ensuring residents have access to safe, high-quality and sustainable homes, while maximising the value and performance of existing housing assets. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to shape long-term asset investment strategies, drive service improvements and deliver significant investment programmes that make a real difference to customers and communities. The role and responsibilities As Head of Asset Strategy & Investment, you will lead the planning and delivery of housing investment programmes, ensuring compliance with the Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) 2023 and all relevant regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Leading the development and delivery of long-term asset management and investment strategies. Overseeing more than £22 million in annual investment activity, ensuring effective financial management and value for money. Using asset data, stock condition surveys and performance modelling to inform investment decisions and improve efficiency. Ensuring homes meet the required quality, safety and sustainability standards. Working collaboratively with customers, contractors and internal teams to deliver effective investment programmes and an excellent customer experience. Identifying opportunities for estate regeneration through acquisitions, disposals, remodelling and redevelopment. Managing procurement, contracts, subcontractors and associated performance to achieve high-quality outcomes. Championing health and safety, regulatory compliance and effective risk management. Providing strategic leadership, supporting collaboration across service areas and driving continuous business improvement. A strong commercial focus will be essential, alongside the ability to balance investment priorities, financial performance and the long-term needs of residents and communities. About you You will be an experienced asset management and investment professional with a proven track record of leading complex programmes, improving performance and delivering efficiency within a regulated environment. You will bring strong strategic, commercial and financial management skills, together with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and turn asset intelligence into effective investment decisions. A thorough understanding of the social housing sector, its regulatory framework and the challenges facing residents and communities will be essential. Qualifications, knowledge and understanding: Corporate membership of RICS, CIOB or another relevant chartered professional body in a technical or engineering discipline is preferred. Demonstrable knowledge of asset data management, stock condition intelligence and asset performance modelling. Understanding of housing health and safety legislation and building safety risk management. Experience of managing substantial budgets and financial monitoring processes. Knowledge of procurement governance, contract management and public value principles. Understanding of sustainability requirements and the challenges associated with delivering sustainable asset management. Experience: Developing long-term asset investment programmes informed by asset performance data and financial analysis. Constructing, managing and monitoring large, complex budgets. Leading major investment programmes within a client-side role and a highly regulated environment. Managing asset data, stock condition information and associated assurance processes. Leading specialist teams, including asset surveyors and systems professionals, alongside procurement activity and subcontractor management. Delivering successful outcomes on time and to the required quality standards within a regulated environment. Skills and attributes: A proactive, inclusive approach to engaging with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders. Strategic thinking, including the ability to identify opportunities to influence policy and shape future housing investment priorities. A strong understanding of operational challenges affecting customers and communities, including the cost-of-living crisis and wider public sector financial pressures. The ability to manage complex budgets, identify financial risks and implement effective mitigation measures. A strong commitment to customer service and positive customer outcomes. Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project management software, to support programme monitoring and delivery. Personal qualities: Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Confidence in influencing, negotiating and engaging with people at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative approach to partnership working and the ability to build and maintain effective professional networks. Working Environment An agile working approach provides flexibility to work where most effective while supporting a healthy work-life balance. The role will involve an average of two days per week at the office, with flexibility to work from other locations as appropriate. Four-day working week pilot A four-day working week pilot is currently in place and has been extended until the end of October 2026. The pilot will be reviewed by the board before a decision is made on whether to extend it further or make the arrangement permanent. Employee benefits A comprehensive benefits package is available, designed to support employee wellbeing, financial security and career development. Benefits include: 32 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays. Social Housing Pension Scheme, with a 12% employer contribution from the first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities to support professional growth and career progression. Health cash plan through Simplyhealth. Free, round-the-clock mental health support. Free 24/7 access to an online GP service. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Employee discount platform offering savings on retail, hospitality, days out and more. Access to an occupational health service. Cycle to Work Scheme. Free on-site parking. Make a difference through strategic leadership This is an opportunity to lead a significant housing investment portfolio, influence long-term asset strategy and help create safer, better-quality and more sustainable homes. For an experienced asset management professional passionate about investment, innovation and improving outcomes for residents, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact across homes and communities. For more information, please call Emma Keir on (phone number removed) To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply - contact us for details.
BRC Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff
13/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Gas Compliance Supervisor Type: Permanent Location: Pontypridd Salary: £43,269.20 per annum BRC are working closely with a housing association to recruit a Gas Compliance Supervisor to lead and oversee their Gas Compliance Team, ensuring the delivery of safe, compliant and efficient heating services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced gas professional with strong leadership skills to manage service delivery, maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This role involves overseeing gas compliance activities, managing staff and external contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring all heating works meet the required safety and quality standards. Duties: Lead and manage the Gas Compliance Team, ensuring policies, procedures and best practices are followed. Monitor team performance, service delivery, financial control and value for money. Carry out post-inspections and site visits to ensure works comply with gas safety legislation, water regulations and building regulations. Undertake quality control checks on gas certificates and worksheets submitted by employees and external contractors. Carry out heating installation surveys to identify and plan heating system upgrades. Manage health and safety across the department, including asbestos management and site safety. Conduct regular toolbox talks to communicate updates within the gas industry and changes to policies and procedures. Manage staff welfare, sickness and absence, and carry out regular check-ins. Arrange and oversee external contractors, including scaffolding and asbestos removal teams. Manage departmental equipment, vehicle inspections, fleet arrangements, PPE and workwear. Handle complaints and work collaboratively with other departments to deliver excellent customer service. Keep the Team Manager informed of team activities, performance and any operational issues. Requirements: Relevant gas qualifications, including CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1 and CMDDA1, or the older equivalent qualifications. A relevant health and safety qualification. Previous experience managing staff. Strong project management skills. Good numeracy and literacy skills. The ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, customers and the wider workforce. Experience using data to monitor performance and support effective service delivery. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf. Flexibility to meet the needs of the organisation. The ability to influence senior colleagues is desirable. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable. For more information, please call Meg Smith on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.
BRC
09/10/2026
Seasonal
Job Title: Building Surveyor Type: Temporary Contract 2 months+ Location: Worcester (hybrid working) Rate: £26.55 - £35.12 per hour Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of a customer focused responsive repairs service in liaison with the Repairs Manager, across the housing stock. This includes the diagnosis of complex maintenance issues, including damp and mould, and attending site when required to monitor works progress and signing off on completions of larger works orders. Duties: Carry out responsive repair maintenance inspections, including pre-inspection prior to ordering and prepare written defects sheets and general information. Prepare schedules, quantities, costs including use of NHF Schedule of rates where required and resolve contractor performance issues. Carry out a minimum of 10% post-inspections, monitoring the quality and quantity of work claimed on completion, together with compliance with contract specifications/service standards by contractors. Working closely and collaboratively with other customer facing teams to ensure jobs are raised and completed efficiently and satisfactorily. Assist in advising the Repairs Manager of any problems, difficulties or issues affecting the performance of a contract or contractor, requiring escalation as appropriate. Manage disrepair cases/projects assigned by the Repairs Manager, ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, ensuring that properties are returned and maintained to the required standard and quality. Investigate complaints and deal with requests for new works or rectification of faulty works and implement such action as is deemed necessary to achieve customer satisfaction. Preparation of void schedules as assigned by the Repairs Manager to support other internal areas of the business as required. Record repairs and the generation of works orders on the QL housing management system, including scrutinising contractors' invoices for rates charged, hours worked and material charges. Inspect the housing stock, including leasehold flats to evaluate works required to specify materials, work content, trades and working practices involved. Carry out Stock Condition Surveys (SCSs) and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) surveys in addition to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in communal areas as required. Assist in preparing and issuing Section 20 notices for responsive, cyclical, and planned maintenance works as required. Ensuring compliance with statutory timeframes under Awaab's Law for investigation, initiation of works, tenant communication, and emergency hazard response. Diagnose damp and mould hazards promptly and categorising them according to legal definitions. Provide or arrange written summaries of findings within the statutory 3-day requirement. Escalate cases requiring temporary accommodation where hazards cannot be mitigated quickly. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance with all Awaab's Law obligations. Support organisational readiness for the phased expansion of hazards covered (Apply online only . Support the Repairs Manager to manage the aids and adaptations service, monitoring the quality and cost of the service and submitting grant claims. Carry out technical inspections on current/future housing stock for occupational therapy aids and adaptation works and engage with external agencies to consider options and solutions arising from a formal referral being received. Administer approved property adaptations for customers with disabilities, including liaising with occupational therapists and monitoring/claiming grants in relation to works carried out. Requirements: Professional surveying qualification Proven experience in property surveying, including inspections and reporting. Experience in preparing condition surveys and compliance assessments. Experience of working with building and service contracts Preparing technical reports, specifications and schedules of work Contracts supervision and service level agreements Strong knowledge of building management, property law, building regulations, and health & safety standards (including CDM regulations) Understanding of Stock Condition Surveys (SCSs) and the Housing H&S Rating System (HHSRS) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and negotiation skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects. High level of integrity and professionalism. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and technical specifications Customer focussed, externally and internally. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software A full UK driving license with the ability to drive as and when required by the business. For more information, please call Emma Keir or Meg Smith on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply - contact us for details.