Lead Officer

4 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To lead and manage the Housing Planned Projects Team within the Housing Asset Management service delivering a high-performing data-led programme of capital investment and refurbishment across the Councils housing stock of over 6000 homes. This includes compliance Decent Homes envelope works externals/decorations and small-scale development such as conversions and infill schemes.

The postholder will play a key strategic role in shaping and delivering a 16 million annual capital programme working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to a high standard of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team including Project Managers Clerks of Works consultants and contractors.
  

• Line manage staff and foster a high-performance culture ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
  

• Lead organisational and cultural change within the team and in collaboration with external delivery partners.
  

• Promote collaborative working across the Housing Asset Management service and the wider council.
  

• Oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of capital works including:
  

• Ensure robust project management methodologies are applied to all projects from inception to completion.
  

• Monitor progress against programme milestones budget forecasts and key performance indicators.
  

• Ensure effective procurement contract management and performance monitoring of key delivery partners including the Councils term contractor Cardo.
  

• Work closely with the Asset Data and Compliance Team and the Repairs and Voids Teams to ensure programmes are coordinated intelligence-led and aligned to asset priorities.
  

• Engage and communicate effectively with residents councillors and other stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and transparency throughout project delivery.
  

• Develop strong working relationships with consultants suppliers and regulatory bodies.
  

• Embed a data-led approach in all aspects of planning and delivery ensuring investment is targeted based on need risk and long-term value.
  

• Support the continuous improvement of asset data and systems working in partnership with the Asset Intelligence function.
  

Requirements

• Significant experience leading large-scale housing refurbishment programmes preferably in a social housing context.
  

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex projects across a varied property portfolio.
  

• Strong contract and commercial management skills including experience managing term contracts and consultant frameworks.
  

• Demonstrable experience of leading change programmes and service transformation.
  

• Sound knowledge of building compliance health and safety regulations and quality assurance in housing projects.
  

• Excellent communication leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
  

• Ability to use data and asset intelligence to drive planning prioritisation and continuous improvement.