Housing Capital Programme Contract Manager (Day Rate)

Job Category : Management

Location : County Hall, Somerset Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:30
Salary: £238.10

Operational Delivery

Deliver and manage capital programme contracts (e.g., decent homes, net zero, environmental works).

Oversee multiple complex housing projects (up to £3m annually).

Ensure projects meet cost, quality, and time targets.

Maintain health and safety standards and minimize resident disruption.

Contract & Project Management

Manage external contractors to ensure performance and compliance.

Ensure contract obligations are met and performance is reported.

Maintain accurate records and implement quality control systems.

Financial & Procurement Responsibilities

Manage budgets for allocated contracts (£10k–£3m).

Lead procurement activities in line with corporate policy.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

Engage with tenants, residents, elected members, and public groups.

Handle service requests and complaints effectively.

Provide guidance and training to service delivery teams.

Strategic & Administrative Duties

Assist in business planning and policy development.

Support audits and implement recommendations.

Use IT systems to enhance service delivery and reporting.

Problem Solving & Risk Management

Resolve complex issues and manage high-risk projects.

Ensure compliance with legislation and council policies.

Building & Health and Safety Responsibilities

Ensure all works comply with specifications, legislation, and best practices.

Monitor contractor safety and liaise with the Council’s H&S team.

Leadership & Team Support

Deputise for the Housing Capital Programme Manager as needed.

Support integration of new services and staff.

Develop tools and guidance for team knowledge sharing.

Agile working an option and can be discussed

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills 

Qualifications   

Essential 

•          Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIOB) or extensive experience in the construction sector. 

•          Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics). 

•          Evidence of continuing development of professional and management skills, e.g. through training, qualification and/or experience. 

Desirable   

•          Full membership of a relevant professional body, e.g. CIOB.  

•          Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a construction or related field.  

Knowledge   

Essential   

•          Relevant construction knowledge, including existing building types, forms of construction, and potential building pathology issues 

•          Detailed knowledge of a range of building contract forms, including amendments 

•          Knowledge of construction related health and safety legislation and requirements 

•          Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Planning and Building Control requirements 

•          Knowledge of Best Practice in project management, including PRINCE2 methodology