Overview
Senior Capital Project Officer (Housing): Join to apply for the Senior Capital Project Officer (Housing) role at Sandwell Council. Sandwell Council’s Housing Partnerships Team is at the forefront of increasing affordable homes across the borough. We lead the council house build programme and work closely with registered providers to support the delivery of their schemes. This is an award-winning service that helps shape the future of housing in the area.
As a key contributor to Sandwell Council being named Local Planning Authority of the Year 2024 by the RTPI, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team making a difference in the lives of local residents.
Responsibilities
* Lead on the development and delivery of capital projects, mainly the delivery of new council homes.
* Lead on the drafting of reports to Cabinet and any other reports as necessary.
* Maintain excellent records using appropriate project management techniques (risk registers, highlight reports, lessons learnt, etc.).
* Coordinate various technical officers to ensure appropriate technical and professional input into project development and delivery.
* Review legal, financial, contractual, or other agreements to ensure they are adhered to and that any necessary reporting and/or monitoring is undertaken.
Essential Requirements
* Educated to degree level, preferably in a subject related to the role.
* Experience of project managing the development and delivery of capital projects.
* Knowledge of current public-sector funding models.
* Ability to manage complex workloads and prioritise where necessary.
* Effective communicator and a strong team player, with the ability to motivate others.
Hours
37 hours
Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 29 September 2025.
How to apply
For an informal discussion, please contact Rachael Snade on 07917 503863 or email rachael_snade@sandwell.gov.uk. To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* Government Administration
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