1. Home & Flexible Working
2. Local Government Pension Scheme
About Our Client
Walsall Housing Group (WHG) are one of the Midlands' leading and most successful providers of high quality homes. Owning and managing around 22,000 properties, we provide affordable, good quality homes and community-based services, creating sustainable and resilient communities.We are a proud champion of our places, working with our partners to secure future prosperity through regeneration, place shaping, community investment and improving wellbeing.
3. Achieved G1 (Governance) and V1 (Financial viability) ratings, as well as C1 in the new Consumer Standard, by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) - the highest available rating in each category.
4. Recognised as one of the UK's Best Places to Work for the second year.
5. Named one of UK's biggest housing builders in Inside Housing's annual Top 50 Biggest Builders 2025 list.
We believe that a good quality, affordable home is the cornerstone of a successful life. Our focus on providing more quality homes and extending the impact of our services reflects our dedication to our customers, communities and the planet.We aim to create an outstanding workplace that attracts and retains top talent, fostering excellent performance with our diverse and skilled workforce.Our 2030 plan sets out an ambitious programme of change, working in partnership with our customers and colleagues, through six transformational projects that will shape our future.
Job Description
6. Management responsibility for Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors, Project Delivery Officers and Customer Liaison Agents.
7. Provide professional services to ensure the successful delivery of projects including design, estimating, valuation, variation, cost control, quality control, statutory approval, timescales, project management, planning/control of the works.
8. Oversee the procurement, appointment, briefing and management of contractors, consultants and supply chain partnerships. This may include in-house or external parties as appropriate within resourcing plans.
9. Co-ordinate all CDM requirements, ensuring compliance.
10. Take the lead on relationship management with partnering contractors and consultants, developing a proactive and positive ethos.
11. Take the lead on project risk and opportunity management and all aspects of certification and compliance.
12. Complete the project information plan for all projects to include performance KPI's during and post completion.
13. Promote the Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Standards and Compliance agendas within the Programme Management Team.
14. Act at all times in the interests of whg and its customers.
15. Full job description available upon request.
The Successful Applicant
16. Recent experience of successfully delivering Decarbonisation works inc. EWI and other associated measures, detailed knowledge of asbestos removal, refurbishment and housing projects within the Social Housing sector including H&S, Building Safety Act, Procurement Act and Decent Homes.
17. Relevant construction qualification in a related area such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Engineering or Architecture, or qualified by recent and relevant significant experience in the construction industry.
18. Experience of Contract Management - contractual matters JCT 2016 D&D oversee and manage the contract including the ability to challenge when appropriate.
19. A commercial astute outlook regarding value for money and financial control and procurement.
20. Commutable distance of Walsall.
What's on Offer
21. Annual salary of up to £59,731
22. Car allowance of £1,000
23. Local government pension scheme
24. Flexible working
25. 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
26. Option to purchase additional 5 days leave
27. Investment in learning and CPD
28. Cycle to work scheme
29. Boost benefits portal access