Senior Construction Manager NCCHS
Nottingham - UK
Job Summary
Role: Senior Construction Manager Capital Delivery
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday Friday between the hours of 8:30am 5:00pm
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Grade K - Starting Salary is 56730 (Level one) rising to 60125 (Level four) per annum
Location: Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across Nottingham as needed.
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Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Councilhere.
About the Role
As a Senior Construction Manager within Nottingham City Council Housing Services Asset Management team you will play a key role in shaping the sustainability safety and quality of the citys housing stock. You will lead the assessment planning and delivery of investment and planned maintenance projects ensuring they align with resident needs organisational priorities and best practice. Working collaboratively with finance contractors community partners and internal stakeholders you will oversee budgets drive performance and champion evidencebased decisionmaking to maximise value and impact.
You will lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team (circa 20-25 employees) promoting a culture of continuous improvement inclusion and professional development. A vital part of the role includes engaging with residents and community groups ensuring their voices influence service planning and project delivery.
A strong understanding of contractual frameworks including demonstrable experience with JCT and NEC contracts is essential to support effective contract strategy risk management and compliant commercial governance across capital programmes.
You will represent the service with professionalism support effective communication across teams manage key risks and ensure that health safety wellbeing and equality considerations are embedded in all areas of delivery.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Capital Delivery Experience
Please describe your experience in delivering largescale capital programmes (e.g. kitchens bathrooms roofing or other major investment works). Include specific examples that demonstrate successful delivery within time cost and quality parameters.
2. Commercial and Contractual Competence
What knowledge and experience do you have of JCT and/or NEC contracts Please explain your role in administering contracts managing risks and ensuring commercial compliance.
3. Leadership and Team Management
Can you provide examples of when you have led multidisciplinary teams Describe your approach to leadership and how you communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
4. Health Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Please demonstrate your understanding and experience of CDM Regulations and wider construction health and safety legislation. How have you applied these principles in practice within capital delivery or construction environments
5. Programme and Operational Delivery
How do you manage multiple workstreams or staff overseeing project delivery simultaneously Provide examples of how you have ensured strong operational management performance and risk mitigation across a programme.
6. Resident and Stakeholder Engagement
Please describe your experience working in customerfacing environments. How do you manage resident expectations and ensure effective communication and engagement throughout project delivery
You can find the job description for this posthere.
Please submit both a copy of your CV and a supporting statement in your supporting statement please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements/questions outlined above.
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Closing Date: 13th April 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Required Experience:
Manager
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