Head of Capital Programme

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : immediate start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

£320.33 per day

To be accountable for the management and successful delivery of the Housing Capital works programme. Managing a team of project managers and working with consultants to deliver the programme objectives. Works are delivered by both the Councils Direct Works team and also private contractors.
Responsible for a varied programme of works value circa £50M. Reporting the Assistant Director of Housing.
Responsible for the development and delivery of the energy improvement programme, including the ECO3 funded works.
Working with procurement team and PMO staff to deliver new projects as required.
Delivering safe works and a high level of resident satisfaction with the conduct of the works.
Management of the Councils retrofit coordinator and PMO officer.
Liaison with other teams to ensure data systems are updated and programmes of work are prepared and delivered.
Managing and preparing budget reports as required and assisting with the development of the Asset Management Strategy.
Responsible for chairing the Capital Programme Board – ensuring reports are provided, agendas set and actions followed up as necessary.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post

Qualifications: –
Formal training in building surveying/technology/construction or related discipline. The level attained should be at Degree level. Proven experience with an HND or HNC will be considered.
Chartered membership RICS, MCIOB, RIBA, would be a benefit.

Experience: –
Experience of operating at a senior level managing building contracts and managing a project management team to deliver complex building works within a housing environment.
Able to demonstrate a track record of successful programme management delivery.
Extensive experience of working with the JCT suite of contracts.
Experience of working at a senior level in a construction or housing project management environment.
Project management and surveying experience.
Experience of large scale regeneration projects would be a benefit.

Skills: –
Good IT skills, including MS Suite of programmes
Ability to write and prepare contract documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to work to deadlines.
A self-starter able to work on own initiative and make an immediate impact.
Good management ability.
Customer focused approach.
Problem solver.
Good technical skills.