Job Description
A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Head of Housing Capital Programmes and Delivery to join their Capital Programme Service as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a housing capital delivery environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role will be to provide effective leadership and strategic oversight for the delivery of housing capital investment programmes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The postholder will manage multi-disciplinary professional teams and oversee the development and implementation of a fully costed 30-year investment plan.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Leading on the planning, design, and delivery of major housing investment projects.
• Managing commercial performance across all projects, ensuring delivery in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Developing and maintaining a robust asset management strategy aligned with Manchester’s low-carbon objectives.
• Overseeing financial performance, providing accurate cost advice, lifecycle costing, and value engineering.
• Building effective partnerships across the Council, con...