9 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Head of Pre-Construction Delivery will lead the management of a £25 million annual capital works programme focused on the refurbishment and improvement of housing stock. • This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in capital programme management, particularly within housing and property management. • The successful candidate will oversee a range of major works including window and roof renewals, fire prevention upgrades, and kitchen and bathroom replacements, ensuring compliance with the RIBA process from inception to completion. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Extensive experience in managing large-scale capital programmes, ideally within housing or property management. • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams. • Proficiency in contract management and working with external contractors. • In-depth knowledge of the RIBA process and delivering projects across all stages. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly with residents and senior officials. • Financial and operational acumen, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget. • A solution-focused approach with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards. • Excellent, hands on leadership skills • Experience of developing/shaping new, complex capital programmes of major works. • Procuring large contracts, preferably with Contract management experience. • Outstanding ability to understand (Occupied) resident needs and deliver services accordingly. • Will need strong presentation and communications skills and be confident with dealing with colleagues at all levels and presenting to elected officials etc. • Will need to have extensive experience managing multiple project managers etc. • To oversee the pre-delivery of a substantial £25 million annual capital works programme, focused on maintaining and improving our housing stock. Skills/Experience: • Minimum of 5years recent housing refurbishment. • Having worked for local authority and managing the pre-delivery of capital projects within bounds of HRA is critical. • Lead the pre-delivery of the £25m annual capital programme, including but not limited to: • Window and roof renewals. • Fire prevention upgrades. • Kitchen and bathroom replacements. • External decorations. • Flat de-conversions. • Manage an in-house team and external consultants/ professionals, driving performance and delivering excellence in programme execution. • Ensure compliance with the RIBA process from inception to completion, including commissioning, contract letting, on-site works, and final sign-off. • Proactively engage with residents, ensuring clear communication and resolution of concerns throughout the programme. • Provide regular operational and financial updates to stakeholders and senior management. • Maintain and update the risk register, identifying and mitigating risks effectively. • Conduct site visits regularly to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety standards. Additional Information: • This role is based at SHP Head Office, Central Sutton, with hybrid working arrangements and regular travel to various sites within the borough. • The closing date: 28/02/2025.