Capital Investment Service Manager
BBBH41663_1759846668
Posted: 10/07/2025
- Negotiable DOE
- West Midlands
- Temporary
Interim Capital Investment Service Manager
Location: West Midlands, Hybrid
Contract: 3 months initially + ongoing
Day Rate: Negotiable DOE
Our client, a local authority in the West Midlands, is seeking an experienced interim Capital Investment Service Manager to lead the delivery of its housing capital and development programme. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Assistant Director, with responsibility for delivering a high-quality, efficient and compliant service that supports the Council's strategic housing investment objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for capital and development projects across the council's housing stock.
- Lead on the planning, procurement and delivery of capital and revenue programmes to maintain, refurbish and improve council homes.
- Oversee all external contracts related to repairs, maintenance, refurbishment and modernisation of the housing portfolio, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement and financial regulations.
- Manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams, including Principal Building Surveyors, Senior Assets & Contract Management Officers and Project Managers.
- Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and housing-related legislation, including gas safety, legionella control, CDM, and the Equality Act.
- Provide expert advice and leadership on housing investment strategy, performance management and business planning.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders such as Homes England, DLUHC, and other external agencies to attract funding and support delivery.
- Oversee new build and regeneration projects, managing risks, budgets, and reporting to senior leadership and elected members.
About You
- Degree-qualified in Construction Management or a related discipline (essential).
- Extensive experience managing housing investment, refurbishment, and capital programmes within a local authority or social housing context.
- Strong technical understanding of asset management, partnering contracts, procurement, and construction project delivery.
- Proven leadership and budget management experience, with the ability to inspire high performance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Professional membership such as RICS, CIOB or equivalent is desirable.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.
Joe O’Halloran
Lead Consultant