Job Title: Repairs Manager - Permanent Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - office attendance no less than once per month) Salary: 52,413 - 56,675 per annum pro rata + 5,500 market supplement per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent About the Role: We are seeking an experienced, proactive Repairs Manager to lead the delivery of all responsive maintenance activity across a housing portfolio. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all buildings are safe, legally compliant, and maintained to consistently high standards. You will oversee day-to-day repairs, contractor performance, and procurement activity, ensuring value for money and excellent outcomes for residents. Working closely with internal teams, external contractors, and partner agencies, you will play a central role in maintaining high levels of tenant satisfaction, prompt repairs delivery, and the effective management of communal areas, building services, and landlord responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of responsive maintenance services across the housing portfolio. Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements (including fire safety, gas, electrical, legionella, and building compliance). Monitor and manage repairs timescales, KPIs, contractor SLAs, and performance. Manage departmental budgets, ensuring sound financial control and value for money. Oversee procurement activity, contract mobilisation, and ongoing supplier management. Ensure communal areas and shared services are maintained to high, safe standards. Put resident satisfaction at the heart of service delivery, resolving issues promptly and effectively. About You: Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to drive performance. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. In-depth understanding of statutory compliance, landlord obligations, and building safety regulations. Experience in block management, residential property management, or social/temporary accommodation management. Proven ability to manage contractors, SLAs, procurement processes, and performance monitoring. Strong budget management skills and experience reporting on cost control and expenditure. Confidence working with housing management, compliance, or FM systems. Relevant qualification in facilities management, property services, or building maintenance (desirable but not essential if backed by strong experience). Essential Requirements: A proven background in a management position responsible for housing repairs and maintenance services. Extensive understanding of Schedules of Rates, British Standards, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Strong people management, ability to produce technical feasibility studies, and IT literacy. Ability to coach and develop staff while managing multi-disciplinary projects. A full valid driving licence and the willingness to attend onsite meetings. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
13/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Repairs Manager - Permanent Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - office attendance no less than once per month) Salary: 52,413 - 56,675 per annum pro rata + 5,500 market supplement per annum pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent About the Role: We are seeking an experienced, proactive Repairs Manager to lead the delivery of all responsive maintenance activity across a housing portfolio. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all buildings are safe, legally compliant, and maintained to consistently high standards. You will oversee day-to-day repairs, contractor performance, and procurement activity, ensuring value for money and excellent outcomes for residents. Working closely with internal teams, external contractors, and partner agencies, you will play a central role in maintaining high levels of tenant satisfaction, prompt repairs delivery, and the effective management of communal areas, building services, and landlord responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of responsive maintenance services across the housing portfolio. Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements (including fire safety, gas, electrical, legionella, and building compliance). Monitor and manage repairs timescales, KPIs, contractor SLAs, and performance. Manage departmental budgets, ensuring sound financial control and value for money. Oversee procurement activity, contract mobilisation, and ongoing supplier management. Ensure communal areas and shared services are maintained to high, safe standards. Put resident satisfaction at the heart of service delivery, resolving issues promptly and effectively. About You: Strong leadership and team-management skills, with the ability to drive performance. Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. In-depth understanding of statutory compliance, landlord obligations, and building safety regulations. Experience in block management, residential property management, or social/temporary accommodation management. Proven ability to manage contractors, SLAs, procurement processes, and performance monitoring. Strong budget management skills and experience reporting on cost control and expenditure. Confidence working with housing management, compliance, or FM systems. Relevant qualification in facilities management, property services, or building maintenance (desirable but not essential if backed by strong experience). Essential Requirements: A proven background in a management position responsible for housing repairs and maintenance services. Extensive understanding of Schedules of Rates, British Standards, and the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974). Strong people management, ability to produce technical feasibility studies, and IT literacy. Ability to coach and develop staff while managing multi-disciplinary projects. A full valid driving licence and the willingness to attend onsite meetings. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Job Title: Head of Asset Compliance - Permanent Location: Croydon or Sittingbourne, Kent (hybrid working) Salary: 97,850 - 100,940 per annum + benefits Contract Type: Permanent About the Role: We are seeking a Head of Asset Compliance to join an Asset Compliance leadership team and play a pivotal role in ensuring properties remain fully compliant, safe, and fit for the future. You will lead a substantial multidisciplinary service through six to eight direct reports. As one of three Heads of Service within the Asset Compliance function, you will lead a specialist team responsible for electrical safety, domestic alarm safety, water hygiene, and a broad range of mechanical and electrical compliance activities. This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will influence policy, drive innovation, manage major contracts and budgets, and provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board. In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical compliance services across a large housing portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are met while continually improving service quality and resident outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a high-performing Asset Compliance team. Drive compliance performance across electrical safety, domestic alarms, water hygiene, and wider M&E compliance services. Manage complex compliance contracts and strategic supplier relationships. Oversee audit programmes, risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Develop policies, procedures, and management plans that reflect best practice and legislative requirements. Manage significant budgets and investment programmes, ensuring value for money and robust financial control. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including residents, contractors, regulators, and executive teams. Support the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy documents. About You: We are looking for an experienced compliance leader with a strong track record of managing asset compliance services within social housing, property, or a similarly regulated environment. You will bring: Significant senior-level experience leading asset or property compliance services within housing or another highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of electrical safety, water hygiene, domestic alarms, and wider property compliance. Experience of procuring and managing major contracts, budgets, audits, and compliance programmes. Proven people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams. Relevant professional or academic qualification in Health & Safety, Building Services, Engineering, Surveying, Maintenance, or a related discipline. A CIH Level 4 housing qualification, or a willingness to work towards one in line with the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel between sites and offices. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
13/10/2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Asset Compliance - Permanent Location: Croydon or Sittingbourne, Kent (hybrid working) Salary: 97,850 - 100,940 per annum + benefits Contract Type: Permanent About the Role: We are seeking a Head of Asset Compliance to join an Asset Compliance leadership team and play a pivotal role in ensuring properties remain fully compliant, safe, and fit for the future. You will lead a substantial multidisciplinary service through six to eight direct reports. As one of three Heads of Service within the Asset Compliance function, you will lead a specialist team responsible for electrical safety, domestic alarm safety, water hygiene, and a broad range of mechanical and electrical compliance activities. This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will influence policy, drive innovation, manage major contracts and budgets, and provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board. In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical compliance services across a large housing portfolio, ensuring statutory obligations are met while continually improving service quality and resident outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop a high-performing Asset Compliance team. Drive compliance performance across electrical safety, domestic alarms, water hygiene, and wider M&E compliance services. Manage complex compliance contracts and strategic supplier relationships. Oversee audit programmes, risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Develop policies, procedures, and management plans that reflect best practice and legislative requirements. Manage significant budgets and investment programmes, ensuring value for money and robust financial control. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including residents, contractors, regulators, and executive teams. Support the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy documents. About You: We are looking for an experienced compliance leader with a strong track record of managing asset compliance services within social housing, property, or a similarly regulated environment. You will bring: Significant senior-level experience leading asset or property compliance services within housing or another highly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of electrical safety, water hygiene, domestic alarms, and wider property compliance. Experience of procuring and managing major contracts, budgets, audits, and compliance programmes. Proven people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and motivate teams. Relevant professional or academic qualification in Health & Safety, Building Services, Engineering, Surveying, Maintenance, or a related discipline. A CIH Level 4 housing qualification, or a willingness to work towards one in line with the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements. A valid UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel between sites and offices. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Job Title: Housing Officer - Interim Location: Bristol Rate: 24.59 (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim Working Pattern: Hybrid (mixture of onsite work, WFH, and office-based work - two days WFH per week) About the Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Housing Officer to join the Tenancy Management team, providing a high-quality tenancy management service within a designated patch. You will manage tenancies from the beginning through to the end, along with the general management of sites in the patch, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies and breaches of tenancy conditions are dealt with effectively. Key Responsibilities: Manage tenancies and sites within a patch in accordance with policies and procedures, providing innovative solutions to issues. Resolve complex issues, including complaints and enquiries from elected members/MPs relating to tenancy and site matters. Ensure patches are well looked after and safe, encouraging and supporting local initiatives that improve their quality. Identify and monitor support needs for tenants and facilitate access to support as appropriate. Provide guidance and support to colleagues in dealing with tenancy management issues. Organise and participate in campaigns, multi-agency meetings, case conferences, resident groups, and projects to improve the patch. Ensure IT and paper-based systems are updated to maintain accurate, good-quality information. Ensure tenant involvement in determining local issues, which may involve attending meetings outside normal working hours. Ensure breaches of tenancy conditions, including anti-social behaviour and hate crime, are dealt with effectively. Requirements: Experience in tenancy management within a social housing or local authority context. Ability to manage a complex caseload and resolve complaints and enquiries effectively. Strong knowledge of tenancy legislation, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with tenants, colleagues, and external partners. Full UK driving licence required (own car not essential - a pool car can be used). Ability to work flexibly, including attending meetings outside normal working hours. Additional Information: This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
12/10/2026
Contract
Job Title: Housing Officer - Interim Location: Bristol Rate: 24.59 (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim Working Pattern: Hybrid (mixture of onsite work, WFH, and office-based work - two days WFH per week) About the Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Housing Officer to join the Tenancy Management team, providing a high-quality tenancy management service within a designated patch. You will manage tenancies from the beginning through to the end, along with the general management of sites in the patch, ensuring tenants are supported to sustain their tenancies and breaches of tenancy conditions are dealt with effectively. Key Responsibilities: Manage tenancies and sites within a patch in accordance with policies and procedures, providing innovative solutions to issues. Resolve complex issues, including complaints and enquiries from elected members/MPs relating to tenancy and site matters. Ensure patches are well looked after and safe, encouraging and supporting local initiatives that improve their quality. Identify and monitor support needs for tenants and facilitate access to support as appropriate. Provide guidance and support to colleagues in dealing with tenancy management issues. Organise and participate in campaigns, multi-agency meetings, case conferences, resident groups, and projects to improve the patch. Ensure IT and paper-based systems are updated to maintain accurate, good-quality information. Ensure tenant involvement in determining local issues, which may involve attending meetings outside normal working hours. Ensure breaches of tenancy conditions, including anti-social behaviour and hate crime, are dealt with effectively. Requirements: Experience in tenancy management within a social housing or local authority context. Ability to manage a complex caseload and resolve complaints and enquiries effectively. Strong knowledge of tenancy legislation, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with tenants, colleagues, and external partners. Full UK driving licence required (own car not essential - a pool car can be used). Ability to work flexibly, including attending meetings outside normal working hours. Additional Information: This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Job Title: Private Sector Housing Team Leader - Interim Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - office attendance as and when required) Rate: 33.00 per hour (PAYE) / 43.24 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Private Sector Housing Team Leader to use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes in the region. You will support the delivery of the Council's Housing Assistance policy and programmes, progressing the Housing Assistance programme and associated schemes, including face-to-face interactions with a range of customers and providing expert advice. You will assist the Head of Housing Solutions, applying your experience to lead and manage staff in delivering and developing specialised services. Key Responsibilities: Use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes. Support and progress the delivery of the Housing Assistance programme and associated schemes, maximising public and private investment in the housing stock. Line manage a team of Environmental Health Officers/Technical Officers, covering a wide range of Private Sector Housing functions. Undertake complex case work and advise EHOs/Technical Officers on complex cases and HMOs. Undertake first review of prosecution files, tribunal cases, and financial penalty notices. Manage a reduced number of complex cases, supporting officers by attending inspections and assisting with notices, schedules of work, and evidence files. Be the first point of contact for customers relevant to the services provided. Requirements: Significant experience in private sector housing functions, including enforcement and HMO management. Experience of line managing Environmental Health Officers/Technical Officers. Sound knowledge of statutory powers relating to private sector housing (e.g., Housing Act 2004). Strong casework, advisory, and leadership skills. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
06/10/2026
Contract
Job Title: Private Sector Housing Team Leader - Interim Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - office attendance as and when required) Rate: 33.00 per hour (PAYE) / 43.24 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Private Sector Housing Team Leader to use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes in the region. You will support the delivery of the Council's Housing Assistance policy and programmes, progressing the Housing Assistance programme and associated schemes, including face-to-face interactions with a range of customers and providing expert advice. You will assist the Head of Housing Solutions, applying your experience to lead and manage staff in delivering and developing specialised services. Key Responsibilities: Use statutory powers to regulate and improve conditions of private sector homes. Support and progress the delivery of the Housing Assistance programme and associated schemes, maximising public and private investment in the housing stock. Line manage a team of Environmental Health Officers/Technical Officers, covering a wide range of Private Sector Housing functions. Undertake complex case work and advise EHOs/Technical Officers on complex cases and HMOs. Undertake first review of prosecution files, tribunal cases, and financial penalty notices. Manage a reduced number of complex cases, supporting officers by attending inspections and assisting with notices, schedules of work, and evidence files. Be the first point of contact for customers relevant to the services provided. Requirements: Significant experience in private sector housing functions, including enforcement and HMO management. Experience of line managing Environmental Health Officers/Technical Officers. Sound knowledge of statutory powers relating to private sector housing (e.g., Housing Act 2004). Strong casework, advisory, and leadership skills. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Job Title: Head of Housing - Interim Location: Central East London Rate: 35.62 per hour (PAYE) / 46.68 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Head of Housing to lead the regional Resident Experience team, which sits at the frontline of the housing service, dealing with complex housing issues and seeing residents in their homes. You will be responsible for ensuring that every interaction with the housing team is a positive experience, delivering high-quality neighbourhood services across mixed tenure communities. You will motivate and energise your teams to deliver excellent housing advice and support, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Local Link model, delivering the highest quality, tenure-neutral neighbourhood services across a specified region, including Home Ownership and Independent Living. Provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring a performance-driven service that achieves stretching targets balanced with a strong customer focus. Manage your team with empathy, actively developing and growing their capacity as individuals and as a functional body. Contribute to the setting, monitoring, and control of regional team budgets, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Engage honestly and empathetically with residents, team members, and colleagues, delivering difficult messages with sensitivity. Lead on stakeholder consultation and negotiations with local authorities, other registered social landlords, partner organisations, and customers. Hold lead responsibility for area health and safety, ensuring full compliance with organisational policies. Oversee the management of complex cases and neighbourhood improvement plans, including assessing requirements, costs, and delivery timelines. Hold accountability for Regional Resident Panels, leading meetings and ensuring resident feedback shapes regional decisions. Manage local and groupwide contracts in areas such as CCTV, parking, and mediation. Respond promptly to enquiries and complaints, including stage 1 complaints and Councillor/MP enquiries. Prepare and present reports for internal and external purposes. Work within the Risk Management framework, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. Represent the organisation as an ambassador at external conferences, seminars, and networking groups. Participate in the out-of-hours rota. Requirements: Proven leadership capability, with experience leading operational front-line teams delivering services to residents. Ability to foster a positive work environment and promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration, including leading agile teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex proposals clearly at all levels. Strong negotiating skills and emotional intelligence for successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills to manage complex projects, teams, and responsibilities. A strong decision maker who takes ownership and responsibility for outcomes. Ability to manage change effectively and contribute to continuous improvement. Meets targets and deadlines, showing persistence and determination when setbacks occur. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle (Essential). Ideally accredited to Level 5 CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing) qualification. Additional Information: The post holder will be required to work from other company locations. Ability to work flexibly to meet customer and business needs, including evening and weekend working. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
06/10/2026
Contract
Job Title: Head of Housing - Interim Location: Central East London Rate: 35.62 per hour (PAYE) / 46.68 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim About the Role: We are seeking a Head of Housing to lead the regional Resident Experience team, which sits at the frontline of the housing service, dealing with complex housing issues and seeing residents in their homes. You will be responsible for ensuring that every interaction with the housing team is a positive experience, delivering high-quality neighbourhood services across mixed tenure communities. You will motivate and energise your teams to deliver excellent housing advice and support, while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance resident satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Local Link model, delivering the highest quality, tenure-neutral neighbourhood services across a specified region, including Home Ownership and Independent Living. Provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring a performance-driven service that achieves stretching targets balanced with a strong customer focus. Manage your team with empathy, actively developing and growing their capacity as individuals and as a functional body. Contribute to the setting, monitoring, and control of regional team budgets, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Engage honestly and empathetically with residents, team members, and colleagues, delivering difficult messages with sensitivity. Lead on stakeholder consultation and negotiations with local authorities, other registered social landlords, partner organisations, and customers. Hold lead responsibility for area health and safety, ensuring full compliance with organisational policies. Oversee the management of complex cases and neighbourhood improvement plans, including assessing requirements, costs, and delivery timelines. Hold accountability for Regional Resident Panels, leading meetings and ensuring resident feedback shapes regional decisions. Manage local and groupwide contracts in areas such as CCTV, parking, and mediation. Respond promptly to enquiries and complaints, including stage 1 complaints and Councillor/MP enquiries. Prepare and present reports for internal and external purposes. Work within the Risk Management framework, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. Represent the organisation as an ambassador at external conferences, seminars, and networking groups. Participate in the out-of-hours rota. Requirements: Proven leadership capability, with experience leading operational front-line teams delivering services to residents. Ability to foster a positive work environment and promote a culture of teamwork and collaboration, including leading agile teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex proposals clearly at all levels. Strong negotiating skills and emotional intelligence for successful collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Strong organisational skills to manage complex projects, teams, and responsibilities. A strong decision maker who takes ownership and responsibility for outcomes. Ability to manage change effectively and contribute to continuous improvement. Meets targets and deadlines, showing persistence and determination when setbacks occur. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle (Essential). Ideally accredited to Level 5 CIH (Chartered Institute of Housing) qualification. Additional Information: The post holder will be required to work from other company locations. Ability to work flexibly to meet customer and business needs, including evening and weekend working. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Job Title: Capital Project Manager - Interim Location: Central East London Rate: 323.75 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim Job Purpose: To lead multi-million-pound capital works projects from inception to post-completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The role involves developing projects through formal capital work stages, including project commissioning, scope development, technical reviews, contract administration, on-site management, and post-completion requirements. The Capital Project Manager will coordinate a multidisciplinary project team to drive performance in all key areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead capital projects across all RIBA/Council stages, ensuring compliance with design standards, statutory consents, and building regulations. Act as Contract Administrator for framework call-off projects, long-term agreements, or standalone contracts, including managing mini-tenders, issuing instructions, and overseeing completion stages. Manage spend profiles, control fee expenditure, approve payment recommendations, and review pricing/final accounts in partnership with Project Quantity Surveyors. Fulfill delegated Client CDM responsibilities, ensuring pre-construction information is provided and safety risks are minimised. Coordinate internal officers and external consultants/contractors to drive performance on time, cost, quality, and resident satisfaction. Lead resident consultation meetings, address Section 20 leasehold requirements, and respond to complex enquiries. Advise on procurement methods and contract forms, prepare specifications, evaluate tenders, and present projects to approval boards. Requirements: Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Surveying, Architecture, Engineering) or equivalent significant experience in construction, project management, and contract administration. Good general building maintenance knowledge, familiarity with housing stock standards, and understanding of relevant building regulations and statutory compliance. Proficient IT skills (Google packages, databases, and housing management systems) with strong numerical skills. Experience in contract administration and managing construction/capital projects from inception to completion. Proven track record of managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting, fee expenditure, and reviewing final accounts. Experience directing multidisciplinary project teams and supervising external contractors/consultants. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to negotiate effectively and liaise with residents and senior officers. Proactive approach to identifying risks, solving site/contract issues, and resolving disputes. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
29/09/2026
Contract
Job Title: Capital Project Manager - Interim Location: Central East London Rate: 323.75 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim Job Purpose: To lead multi-million-pound capital works projects from inception to post-completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The role involves developing projects through formal capital work stages, including project commissioning, scope development, technical reviews, contract administration, on-site management, and post-completion requirements. The Capital Project Manager will coordinate a multidisciplinary project team to drive performance in all key areas. Key Responsibilities: Lead capital projects across all RIBA/Council stages, ensuring compliance with design standards, statutory consents, and building regulations. Act as Contract Administrator for framework call-off projects, long-term agreements, or standalone contracts, including managing mini-tenders, issuing instructions, and overseeing completion stages. Manage spend profiles, control fee expenditure, approve payment recommendations, and review pricing/final accounts in partnership with Project Quantity Surveyors. Fulfill delegated Client CDM responsibilities, ensuring pre-construction information is provided and safety risks are minimised. Coordinate internal officers and external consultants/contractors to drive performance on time, cost, quality, and resident satisfaction. Lead resident consultation meetings, address Section 20 leasehold requirements, and respond to complex enquiries. Advise on procurement methods and contract forms, prepare specifications, evaluate tenders, and present projects to approval boards. Requirements: Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Surveying, Architecture, Engineering) or equivalent significant experience in construction, project management, and contract administration. Good general building maintenance knowledge, familiarity with housing stock standards, and understanding of relevant building regulations and statutory compliance. Proficient IT skills (Google packages, databases, and housing management systems) with strong numerical skills. Experience in contract administration and managing construction/capital projects from inception to completion. Proven track record of managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting, fee expenditure, and reviewing final accounts. Experience directing multidisciplinary project teams and supervising external contractors/consultants. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to negotiate effectively and liaise with residents and senior officers. Proactive approach to identifying risks, solving site/contract issues, and resolving disputes. If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further.
Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a local provider of affordable housing in Wiltshire, to appoint an experienced Gas Compliance Programme Manager to lead the delivery and improvement of its gas safety compliance programme across its housing stock. This is a key role within Property Services, responsible for ensuring that all domestic gas servicing, safety inspections, remedial works and associated compliance activity are delivered safely, effectively and within statutory timescales. The successful candidate will provide strong programme leadership, working closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure the organisation maintains full compliance and robust audit trails. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation's gas safety compliance programme across its housing stock. Ensure all annual gas safety servicing and inspections are completed within statutory timescales. Oversee the delivery and monitoring of gas servicing, repairs, remedial works and follow-on actions. Develop and maintain effective programme plans, KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting. Monitor contractor performance against contractual, operational and compliance requirements. Work closely with Gas Compliance Managers, Property Services, Repairs, Housing Management and external contractors. Identify and address compliance risks, missed appointments, access issues and overdue works. Ensure robust processes are in place for tenant access, failed access and escalation procedures . Review compliance data and ensure records are accurate, complete and auditable. Provide assurance to senior management that statutory gas safety obligations are being met. Support internal and external audits, providing evidence of compliance when required. Review existing processes and implement improvements to strengthen compliance performance. Manage and monitor remedial works arising from gas safety inspections. Ensure relevant certification and documentation is accurately recorded and readily accessible. Produce regular reports for senior management and relevant governance / compliance meetings. Support procurement, mobilisation and performance management of gas compliance contractors where required. Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and industry best practice. Essential Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Significant experience managing gas compliance programmes within social housing, local authority or a similar property environment . Strong knowledge of domestic gas safety and statutory compliance requirements. Experience managing large-scale gas servicing programmes across residential housing stock. Strong understanding of contractor management and performance monitoring. Experience managing compliance data, KPIs, dashboards and reporting. Experience dealing with access issues and ensuring statutory inspections are completed within required timescales. Strong understanding of audit, assurance and evidence requirements. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational teams, contractors and senior management. Strong programme and project management skills. Ability to identify compliance risks and implement effective corrective actions.
25/09/2026
Seasonal
Elevate Projects are working in partnership with our client, a local provider of affordable housing in Wiltshire, to appoint an experienced Gas Compliance Programme Manager to lead the delivery and improvement of its gas safety compliance programme across its housing stock. This is a key role within Property Services, responsible for ensuring that all domestic gas servicing, safety inspections, remedial works and associated compliance activity are delivered safely, effectively and within statutory timescales. The successful candidate will provide strong programme leadership, working closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders to ensure the organisation maintains full compliance and robust audit trails. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation's gas safety compliance programme across its housing stock. Ensure all annual gas safety servicing and inspections are completed within statutory timescales. Oversee the delivery and monitoring of gas servicing, repairs, remedial works and follow-on actions. Develop and maintain effective programme plans, KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting. Monitor contractor performance against contractual, operational and compliance requirements. Work closely with Gas Compliance Managers, Property Services, Repairs, Housing Management and external contractors. Identify and address compliance risks, missed appointments, access issues and overdue works. Ensure robust processes are in place for tenant access, failed access and escalation procedures . Review compliance data and ensure records are accurate, complete and auditable. Provide assurance to senior management that statutory gas safety obligations are being met. Support internal and external audits, providing evidence of compliance when required. Review existing processes and implement improvements to strengthen compliance performance. Manage and monitor remedial works arising from gas safety inspections. Ensure relevant certification and documentation is accurately recorded and readily accessible. Produce regular reports for senior management and relevant governance / compliance meetings. Support procurement, mobilisation and performance management of gas compliance contractors where required. Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance and industry best practice. Essential Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Significant experience managing gas compliance programmes within social housing, local authority or a similar property environment . Strong knowledge of domestic gas safety and statutory compliance requirements. Experience managing large-scale gas servicing programmes across residential housing stock. Strong understanding of contractor management and performance monitoring. Experience managing compliance data, KPIs, dashboards and reporting. Experience dealing with access issues and ensuring statutory inspections are completed within required timescales. Strong understanding of audit, assurance and evidence requirements. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational teams, contractors and senior management. Strong programme and project management skills. Ability to identify compliance risks and implement effective corrective actions.
We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Assets to provide strategic leadership across our asset management function and ensure that the property portfolio is managed effectively, sustainably and in line with organisational priorities. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for both the strategic direction and operational delivery of asset management, including the development and implementation of comprehensive Asset Management Plans, investment programmes, planned works and major works. You will play a key role in shaping the long-term investment strategy for our assets, ensuring that investment decisions are informed by robust data, asset intelligence, stock condition information, financial analysis and organisational objectives. You will also provide strong leadership and oversight of the delivery of programmes, ensuring that investment translates into high-quality outcomes for residents, customers and stakeholders. Key responsibilities Strategic asset management Lead the development, implementation and continuous review of the organisation's Asset Management Strategy and Asset Management Plans. Establish clear investment priorities based on stock condition, asset performance, risk, compliance, sustainability, customer needs and financial considerations. Develop long-term investment and asset management plans that support organisational objectives and provide value for money. Use data, intelligence and performance information to inform strategic decision-making and investment priorities. Lead the development of approaches to asset performance, viability, regeneration, disposal and potential new investment. Ensure asset management activity is aligned with wider corporate, financial, housing and development strategies. Investment and capital programmes Lead the development and management of the organisation's planned investment, major works and capital programmes. Oversee the effective delivery of investment programmes, ensuring they are appropriately scoped, prioritised, procured and delivered. Ensure programmes are delivered within approved budgets, timescales and quality standards. Provide strategic oversight of major works projects and ensure effective governance of significant investment decisions. Develop robust business cases and investment proposals for capital expenditure. Ensure appropriate monitoring, reporting and assurance arrangements are in place across all investment programmes. Work closely with finance, procurement, development, housing and other corporate teams to maximise the value and impact of investment. Operational asset management Provide effective leadership of the day-to-day asset management function, ensuring services are customer-focused, efficient and responsive. Ensure effective management of planned and major works, including programme performance, contractor management, quality assurance and resident engagement. Maintain effective systems for stock condition, asset information and investment planning. Ensure asset management activities support compliance with statutory, regulatory, health and safety and building requirements. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, quality and value for money of asset management services. Establish and monitor appropriate performance indicators, ensuring delivery against agreed targets and outcomes. Leadership and governance Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing asset management and investment team. Provide expert professional advice to senior leaders, executive management and relevant governance boards. Prepare high-quality reports, investment proposals and recommendations for senior decision-making. Develop effective relationships with residents, customers, contractors, consultants, partners and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective risk management, governance and assurance across the asset management function. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and excellent customer service. About you We are looking for a strategic thinker who can combine strong asset management expertise with effective operational leadership and commercial awareness. You will have significant experience of leading asset management and investment functions, ideally within a complex property, housing, public sector or similarly regulated environment. You will understand the full asset management lifecycle, from stock condition and investment planning through to programme delivery, major works and asset performance. A relevant professional qualification, such as RICS, CIH or an equivalent property, asset management or construction-related qualification, would be desirable.
24/09/2026
Full time
We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Head of Assets to provide strategic leadership across our asset management function and ensure that the property portfolio is managed effectively, sustainably and in line with organisational priorities. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for both the strategic direction and operational delivery of asset management, including the development and implementation of comprehensive Asset Management Plans, investment programmes, planned works and major works. You will play a key role in shaping the long-term investment strategy for our assets, ensuring that investment decisions are informed by robust data, asset intelligence, stock condition information, financial analysis and organisational objectives. You will also provide strong leadership and oversight of the delivery of programmes, ensuring that investment translates into high-quality outcomes for residents, customers and stakeholders. Key responsibilities Strategic asset management Lead the development, implementation and continuous review of the organisation's Asset Management Strategy and Asset Management Plans. Establish clear investment priorities based on stock condition, asset performance, risk, compliance, sustainability, customer needs and financial considerations. Develop long-term investment and asset management plans that support organisational objectives and provide value for money. Use data, intelligence and performance information to inform strategic decision-making and investment priorities. Lead the development of approaches to asset performance, viability, regeneration, disposal and potential new investment. Ensure asset management activity is aligned with wider corporate, financial, housing and development strategies. Investment and capital programmes Lead the development and management of the organisation's planned investment, major works and capital programmes. Oversee the effective delivery of investment programmes, ensuring they are appropriately scoped, prioritised, procured and delivered. Ensure programmes are delivered within approved budgets, timescales and quality standards. Provide strategic oversight of major works projects and ensure effective governance of significant investment decisions. Develop robust business cases and investment proposals for capital expenditure. Ensure appropriate monitoring, reporting and assurance arrangements are in place across all investment programmes. Work closely with finance, procurement, development, housing and other corporate teams to maximise the value and impact of investment. Operational asset management Provide effective leadership of the day-to-day asset management function, ensuring services are customer-focused, efficient and responsive. Ensure effective management of planned and major works, including programme performance, contractor management, quality assurance and resident engagement. Maintain effective systems for stock condition, asset information and investment planning. Ensure asset management activities support compliance with statutory, regulatory, health and safety and building requirements. Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, quality and value for money of asset management services. Establish and monitor appropriate performance indicators, ensuring delivery against agreed targets and outcomes. Leadership and governance Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing asset management and investment team. Provide expert professional advice to senior leaders, executive management and relevant governance boards. Prepare high-quality reports, investment proposals and recommendations for senior decision-making. Develop effective relationships with residents, customers, contractors, consultants, partners and internal stakeholders. Ensure effective risk management, governance and assurance across the asset management function. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and excellent customer service. About you We are looking for a strategic thinker who can combine strong asset management expertise with effective operational leadership and commercial awareness. You will have significant experience of leading asset management and investment functions, ideally within a complex property, housing, public sector or similarly regulated environment. You will understand the full asset management lifecycle, from stock condition and investment planning through to programme delivery, major works and asset performance. A relevant professional qualification, such as RICS, CIH or an equivalent property, asset management or construction-related qualification, would be desirable.
We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Capital Works Manager to lead the delivery of major planned, capital and investment works programmes. This is a senior management role with responsibility for leading a team of surveyors and ensuring that major works projects are effectively planned, procured, managed and delivered to a high standard. You will provide strong leadership and professional direction to the team, while maintaining a clear focus on performance, value for money, quality and customer outcomes. You will take a lead role in managing major works contracts, working closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements. Key responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of surveyors responsible for delivering planned and capital works programmes. Provide effective leadership, direction and professional support to ensure the team delivers consistently high standards. Oversee the planning, programming and delivery of major works and investment programmes. Provide senior-level contract management, ensuring contractors meet their contractual obligations, programme milestones and performance requirements. Monitor contractor performance and take appropriate action where standards, timescales or contractual requirements are not being met. Manage programme budgets, expenditure and financial forecasting, ensuring effective cost control and value for money. Review and challenge costs, variations, valuations and financial information associated with major works contracts. Ensure works are properly specified, monitored and delivered in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and contractual requirements. Undertake and oversee quality checks and inspections of completed and ongoing works, identifying defects and ensuring remedial action is taken. Monitor programme performance, providing accurate reporting on progress, expenditure, risks, quality and delivery. Identify and manage risks associated with major works programmes and put appropriate mitigation measures in place. Work collaboratively with procurement, finance, housing, asset management and other internal teams to ensure successful programme delivery. Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants and other external partners. Ensure appropriate governance, record keeping and reporting arrangements are maintained. Contribute to the development of planned and capital works strategies, programmes and processes. Ensure health and safety, regulatory and statutory requirements are appropriately managed throughout the delivery of works. About you You will be an experienced property, construction or asset management professional with a strong background in managing major planned, capital or investment works programmes. You will have proven experience of managing and developing professional teams, with the ability to provide clear direction, challenge performance and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will have substantial experience of contract management and contractor performance management, together with a strong understanding of financial management and budget control. You will be confident reviewing costs, challenging performance and ensuring that works provide value for money. You will also have a strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality, with experience of inspecting works, identifying defects and ensuring that contractors deliver works to the required standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planned and capital works professional to take a senior leadership role, shaping the delivery of major investment programmes while leading and developing a high-performing team. This is an outstanding permanent opportunity and is working on a hybrid basis with, opportunities for growth progression and development and an excellent wider benefits package.
24/09/2026
Full time
We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive Capital Works Manager to lead the delivery of major planned, capital and investment works programmes. This is a senior management role with responsibility for leading a team of surveyors and ensuring that major works projects are effectively planned, procured, managed and delivered to a high standard. You will provide strong leadership and professional direction to the team, while maintaining a clear focus on performance, value for money, quality and customer outcomes. You will take a lead role in managing major works contracts, working closely with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and in accordance with contractual and quality requirements. Key responsibilities Lead, manage and develop a team of surveyors responsible for delivering planned and capital works programmes. Provide effective leadership, direction and professional support to ensure the team delivers consistently high standards. Oversee the planning, programming and delivery of major works and investment programmes. Provide senior-level contract management, ensuring contractors meet their contractual obligations, programme milestones and performance requirements. Monitor contractor performance and take appropriate action where standards, timescales or contractual requirements are not being met. Manage programme budgets, expenditure and financial forecasting, ensuring effective cost control and value for money. Review and challenge costs, variations, valuations and financial information associated with major works contracts. Ensure works are properly specified, monitored and delivered in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and contractual requirements. Undertake and oversee quality checks and inspections of completed and ongoing works, identifying defects and ensuring remedial action is taken. Monitor programme performance, providing accurate reporting on progress, expenditure, risks, quality and delivery. Identify and manage risks associated with major works programmes and put appropriate mitigation measures in place. Work collaboratively with procurement, finance, housing, asset management and other internal teams to ensure successful programme delivery. Build effective working relationships with contractors, consultants and other external partners. Ensure appropriate governance, record keeping and reporting arrangements are maintained. Contribute to the development of planned and capital works strategies, programmes and processes. Ensure health and safety, regulatory and statutory requirements are appropriately managed throughout the delivery of works. About you You will be an experienced property, construction or asset management professional with a strong background in managing major planned, capital or investment works programmes. You will have proven experience of managing and developing professional teams, with the ability to provide clear direction, challenge performance and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will have substantial experience of contract management and contractor performance management, together with a strong understanding of financial management and budget control. You will be confident reviewing costs, challenging performance and ensuring that works provide value for money. You will also have a strong eye for detail and a commitment to quality, with experience of inspecting works, identifying defects and ensuring that contractors deliver works to the required standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planned and capital works professional to take a senior leadership role, shaping the delivery of major investment programmes while leading and developing a high-performing team. This is an outstanding permanent opportunity and is working on a hybrid basis with, opportunities for growth progression and development and an excellent wider benefits package.
