Housing Capital Programme Contract Manager

HOUSING CAPITAL PROGRAMME CONTRACT MANAGER – SOUTH WEST | LOCAL AUTHORITY | INSIDE IR35
Location: South West
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Interim
Rate: £238.10 per day (PAYE) / £320 per day (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
A local authority in the South West is seeking an experienced Housing Capital Programme Contract Manager to oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works across its housing stock. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for someone with strong contract management credentials and a proven track record delivering housing projects within the public sector.
Key Responsibilities: Operational Delivery:

• Lead on the delivery of capital investment programmes—Decent Homes, Net Zero initiatives, environmental upgrades—managing projects up to £3m annually.
• Ensure delivery to time, cost, and quality standards while upholding health and safety and minimising disruption to residents.
• Manage and monitor performance of external contractors, ensuring compliance and quality assurance.
• Maintain comprehensive project records and champion robust contract management practices.
• Take ownership of budgets ranging from £10k to £3m
• Lead procurement processes in line with local authority procedures and corporate governance.

Candidate requirements:

• Strong track record delivering housing capital programmes in a local authority or ALMO environment.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management experience.
• Competent in procurement, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Able to lead and manage high-risk, multi-million-pound programmes with minimal supervision.

If interested or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch on 01772208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk