Capital Project Manager - 12 months

Job DescriptionThe Vacancy

Are you an experienced Project Manager with expertise in capital works projects? We are a growing social housing provider of quality homes in the Southeast of England and would like to hear from people who are passionate about delivering high-impact capital works, driving innovation, and improving lives through better housing, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose. This role is based in our Property (Services) directorate which employs over 300 people, many of whom have worked here for some years and have knowledge and experience to support you in the achievement of your goals.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee the full life cycle of capital works projects-from detailed surveys and specifications to tendering and delivery
• Manage a shared budget of £10 million across diverse remits including insurance, disrepair, structural, and investment works
• Ensure compliance with Decent Homes Standard, CDM 2015 regulations, and carbon reduction targets
• Lead contract administration, procurement (JCT), and health & safety (including asbestos and risk management)
• Build strong partnerships with contractors and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes
• Provide strategic updates on financials, delivery, H&S, and customer satisfaction

What Success Looks Like:

• Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Surplus value optimised and installation costs reduced
• H&S performance in the upper quartile
• Customer satisfaction targets exceeded
• Good quality accurate reporting
• A flexible, high-performing team culture with continuous improvement at its core

What We're Looking For:

• Professional Surveying Qualification (MCIOB, AssocRICS) and/or equivalent experience
• HND or Degree in Building Construction/Surveying
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing large-scale property capital works
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts, CDM2015, NHF SOR, and QS principles
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical, planning, and leadership skills
• A pragmatic problem-solver with a passion for customer service and innovation
• Report writing skills with a good and a good understanding of procurement processes and procedures in a regulated environment
• Full UK driving licence required and to vehicle

Where could this role take you?

Whilst this role is fixed term for 12 months, in a business our size; circa 680 employees and turnover £150m+ (which is growing) and with the transformation we are going through, there is a possibility that this could either be extended, made permanent or other suitable opportunities may arise. Many of our talented colleagues started at Paradigm as temporary/interim and have gone on to forge successful careers with us. However, if something longer term doesn't materialise, you will still gain valuable experience which will add to your employability in this and similar fields

Why Paradigm?

• Be part of a forward-thinking housing provider committed to sustainability and positive community impact
• Make a tangible difference in people's lives through safe, decent, and energy-efficient homes
• Great benefits including 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus 3 paid days at Christmas when we close, Health Cash Plan worth more than £1,800 per year, bonus potential, modern offices, free parking and charging points for electric vehicles, flexible working and a supportive team culture.

Ready to take the lead on transformative projects? Apply now and help us build better futures.

To apply scroll to the bottom of this advert and click 'Apply' - there is no need to write a cover letter, instead we'd like you to answer some roles specific questions to help us better understand your skills and experience and to determine your suitability for this role.

Thank you for your interest thus far.

About us

We are Paradigm Housing Group.

We manage more than 17,000 homes across the South East.

We know that house prices in the areas where we work are high, both to buy and rent. We want to help more people have a safe and sustainable home that they can afford.

As a charity, the money we make goes into building new homes and providing an excellent service for .

We are a Best Companies two-star accredited organisation in recognition of our high employee engagement and commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We are clearly focused on the delivery of our five-year corporate plan with ambitious and challenging objectives including delivering one of the sector's largest digital transformation programmes, improving our environment and sustainability targets and delivering more quality homes to people who need them.

Our benefits

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• Holidays - 25 days rising to 30 with length of service (30 days starting for senior roles) plus an extra three paid days off between Christmas and New Year, and the opportunity to buy up to another five days.
• Pension scheme: a defined contribution scheme with employer contributions of 7.5% or 9.5% depending on the employee's contribution rate.
• Car leasing scheme.
• Annual bonus potential.
• 1 paid professional subscription per year.
• Family friendly policies including generous paternity, maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, sabbaticals and more.
• Health cash plan - worth over £1,800 per year. Includes dental, optical, prescriptions and flu jabs, physiotherapy, chiropractic therapy, reflexology, Sports massage and more.
• Hybrid working for many roles.
• Up to three paid Giving Back (volunteer) Days a year.
• Modern collaborative offices, with free parking and charging points for electric vehicles.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Social events such as quiz nights, Christmas Party, Summer BBQ.

Our Vision

We provide excellent services to customers.

And build new homes to help more people.

We make sure our homes are safe and sustainable.

And strive to do more by making the most of our resources.

Working For Us

Our Values

Safer Together

The safety of our customers, colleagues and ourselves is a priority in everything we do.

Driving Improvement

We seek to do things better and deliver value to our customers.

Working As One

We work collaboratively with others and also take personal responsibility for delivering outcomes for our customers, colleagues and stakeholders.

Acting Thoughtfully

We make ourselves aware of our customers' and colleagues' circumstances, and consider this thoughtfully and respectfully, and with attention to the impact on the environment, when taking action.

Being Clear

We will communicate in a clear and consistent manner so that our customers, colleagues and stakeholders understand the high standards that we work to.

Please note that customer facing roles may be subject to a DBS check.