T79 - Modernisations Manager

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and customer-focused individual, to join our Capital Works team and lead the delivery of the modernisations programme. This small, dedicated team delivers a wide range of building projects to both our housing stock and the Council’s public building portfolio including the implementation of the modernisation programme.

The Council have a social housing stock of approximately 4300 homes and the focus of this role is to deliver the modernisation programme, through effective management of the existing contracts and new contracts going forwards.

You will manage and be responsible for a team of four people to provide efficient and effective council housing and public building services with an emphasis on delivering programmed improvements to the Council’s housing stock. You will be supported by the Capital Works Manager and will assist the Capital Works Manager in developing and managing the ongoing modernisation strategy as well as budgets and expenditure.

You will act as the Council’s CDM co-ordinator. 

The works are varied, including external projects such as roofing, chimneys, external wall insulation, window replacement and fire doors, to internal projects including kitchen replacements, bathrooms etc.  It is an exciting time to be involved in this sector and make a difference in modernising the estate alongside the drive for energy efficiency.

The nature of the work means that you must be conversant with current CDM regulations, Health and Safety, Compliance, Asbestos Regulations and so on.

Customer service is a key part of the role and you will need to be able to listen, communicate effectively and deliver on time.

The Council has a positive approach to training and development and the Council will seek to facilitate appropriate job related training. Please ensure you demonstrate in your application, how you achieve the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Consideration may be given to applicants who do not achieve all essential criteria, but are able to demonstrate a good level of relevant work experience.

We’re looking for an individual who has experience/ knowledge in:

• Working in a housing related field
• Property inspections and checking work for defects
• Housing legislation
• CDM legislation
• Familiar with Health and Safety
• Familiar with energy efficiency solutions
• Familiar with current building regulations
• Procurement rules

 The ideal candidate would be:

• Someone with excellent customer service and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and well-motivated
• Computer literate
• Someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

 What you need to know:

A short test and technical discussion will form part of the interview process.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Tash Kaur  Interim Capital Works Manager on 0777 3112025

Expected interview date: W/C 22^nd July 2024

Please quote reference No: T79

Closing date: Wednesday 3 July 2024

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Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.

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