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Senior Manager - Housing & Infrastructure Grants Portfolio Management Closing Date: 21/06/2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 06/07/2026 About the role Working in a team with our Heads of Housing & Infrastructure Funding Portfolio Management, members of the Housing & Infrastructure Grant Portfolio Management team will play a critical role in managing a range of complex grant investments. You will be joining our experienced, multi-disciplinary team, who are committed to making positive changes in supporting housing and infrastructure delivery and unlocking hundreds of thousands of homes across England. Our Senior Managers look after some of the largest funding investments Homes England makes (up to £350m at a project level), with significant complexity, political interest and stakeholder management responsibilities. Therefore, we are looking for a mixture of technical skills, experience, stakeholder management and a calm, professional approach to getting the job done. We are a flexible, national team that works locally; with Homes England moving to a regional delivery model, we now form part of Chief Regional Delivery Officer's directorate's central technical team. A key part of the role will involve working collaboratively with regional Homes England colleagues primarily across the North, as well as external partners, to drive forward our housing and regeneration priorities locally. The Team believes in delivering a first-class customer service, resolving project delivery issues informally wherever possible, taking an innovative and creative approach. They believe in working in a collaborative and flexible way to foster good decision making and problem solving within their team. This is a rare chance to shape the future of infrastructure and housing delivery in a national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders and a professional team you will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of complex contractual and delivery issues directly helping to create new communities. The role will support partners and the delivery of key strategic projects around England. There are some ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance contract management with day-to-day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the funding required to unlock housing. Please note the job title of this role internally is Senior Manager - Infrastructure Grants Project Management A bit about you You'll be comfortable supporting the Housing & Infrastructure Grants business with complex project delivery issues, aiming to ensure that projects are performing in line with expectations. You will be proficient in project and portfolio management, assurance and monitoring in the built environment with a background in capital projects and programmes in the housing and infrastructure (e.g. funding projects with viability challenges, transport, utilities, public buildings, land assembly, site remediation, communications and green/blue infrastructure) sectors and hold a relevant professional qualification. Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn't always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as a team. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade. As an experienced housing & infrastructure professional, you'll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way. Who are we? Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives. As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built. How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety. Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come. What we offer As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what matters to you. Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency. Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site. If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go. Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. We're a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities. Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 - Second Edition - GOV.UK You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Contracts Manager External Fire Remediation Location: Glasgow Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About Us Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a trusted name in the construction industry for over 40 years, delivering high-quality refurbishment, compliance, and specialist construction projects across the UK. With a strong reputation for excellence and a secured pipeline of work through Q3 2027, including over £300m of tendered projects, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at a key stage of its development. The Role We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to join our External Fire Remediation division. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will oversee the successful delivery of multiple external fire remediation projects across Scotland, ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Projects will typically involve cladding remediation, façade replacement, external wall system upgrades, cavity barrier installations, fire stopping interfaces, insulation replacement, balcony remediation, roofing interfaces, and associated fire safety compliance works across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and public sector buildings. This role will require strong leadership, operational expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple project teams while maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering exceptional project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Take overall responsibility for the operational delivery of multiple external fire remediation projects from pre-construction through to completion. Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably. Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, programme milestones, budget expectations, and company standards. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, housing associations, local authorities, framework providers, and key stakeholders. Monitor project performance across safety, quality, programme, commercial, and compliance objectives. Work closely with Commercial teams to manage project profitability, cost control, variations, risk management, and procurement strategies. Review and challenge project programmes, resource allocation, and delivery strategies to ensure successful project outcomes. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, Building Regulations, and company procedures. Lead regular project reviews and progress meetings, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions where necessary. Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring remediation works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, manufacturer requirements, and industry standards. Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews, programme development, value engineering, and project mobilisation. Provide leadership on resident engagement strategies and stakeholder management within occupied buildings. Ensure all project documentation, certification, compliance records, and handover information are completed accurately and on time. Assist in business development activities, framework opportunities, and repeat business initiatives through strong client engagement. Promote a positive culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the business. Who We're Looking For Essential Proven experience as a Contracts Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Operational Manager within the construction industry. Extensive experience delivering external fire remediation, cladding remediation, façade refurbishment, building envelope, or major refurbishment projects. Strong understanding of external wall systems, cavity barriers, cladding systems, fire remediation requirements, and associated compliance standards. Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including operational, commercial, and programme responsibilities. Strong leadership skills with experience managing Project Managers, Site Managers, and multidisciplinary teams. Excellent client-facing, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project profitability and contractual obligations. Full UK Driving Licence. Ability to provide two recent professional references. Desirable Knowledge of EWS1 requirements, PAS 9980 guidance, Building Safety Act legislation, and current remediation funding programmes. Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a related discipline. Membership of a professional body such as CIOB, RICS, or APM. SMSTS Certification. Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. Experience working within social housing, local authority, housing association, healthcare, education, or public sector frameworks. Knowledge of third-party accreditation schemes and façade compliance requirements. Why Join BBP? Join a business with over four decades of industry success and a secure pipeline of future work. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Generous pension scheme Income protection Death in service benefit Annual salary reviews Discretionary performance-related bonus 32 days annual leave with flexible bank holiday options Ongoing professional development and training opportunities Business mileage reimbursement Accessible and inclusive working environment Diversity & Inclusion Bell Building Projects is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. How to Apply Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you are an experienced Contracts Manager looking to play a leading role in delivering high-profile building safety and remediation projects, we would love to hear from you.

Accommodation Procurement and Development Officer Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here . Join a team that's officially Outstanding! Achieving for Children's Children's Services have now been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in both Richmond and Kingston. Our overall services are praised for exceptional care and a workforce that puts children at the center of everything we do. We are proud of this success and note that our specialised Fostering Service has been separately inspected and graded 'Good' by Ofsted, highlighting the quality of our dedicated fostering provision. If you want to be part of a team that's setting the standard for excellence, we want to hear from you. To find out more click here . This is a new and exciting opportunity to utilise or develop your housing knowledge, experience, and strong networking and negotiation skills to establish and develop access to private rented sector accommodation for care leavers in Kingston and Richmond. The post-holder will support young people transitioning from care to settled, appropriate accommodation. If you have the energy to facilitate innovative change and improve the lives of care experienced young people, we would love to hear from you. This is a fixed term role for 24 months. About the role The key responsibilities include: Building and maintaining links with private sector landlords and letting agents, locally and regionally, and developing and maintaining comprehensive databases for them. Working in partnership with Leaving Care Personal Advisers and the Housing & Benefits Officer to expand care leavers' access to, promoting and understanding of, the private rented sector, preventing homelessness and securing safe, stable accommodation. Directly supporting care leavers with activities such as securing tenancies, negotiations, and resolving tenancy issues, including utilising tools like the Corporate Rent Guarantor Scheme. Acting as an ambassador to promote our young people and service, and providing training for private sector renting to staff, young people, and their networks. Working closely with the Local Authority Housing Procurement Teams to ensure work with landlords is coordinated with wider efforts. If you wish to have a informal discussion about the role please contact Caroline Lisa on About you This role may appeal to a housing professional or someone with interest or knowledge in this area. We are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of care leavers and has a passion for ensuring excellent outcomes. You will show energy, innovation, and creativity. Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline and/or a professional qualification or equivalent level of experience. Working knowledge of Private Sector Housing legislation and local authority Housing Policy. Knowledge of statutory legislation and safeguarding duties; explicitly the Children Act 1989 and the Leaving Care Act 2000. Experience of working within the Private housing sector, voluntary sector housing, or a local authority Housing Department. Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills Ability to be able to effectively develop marketing strategies and tools Experience of building partnerships and co-producing solutions across a diverse set of stakeholders, including senior managers and external clients. Experience in delivering skills workshops and producing materials to support young people in identifying and maintaining accommodation. About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to: 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract) Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme A range of staff benefits and discounts An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children click here . For our social work offer click here . For our Recruitment Journey, click here. Important Information Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected. Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance. Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are working with a well established, stable and highly reputable Social Housing Contractor who have a great company culture and ethos - the company genuinely value their staff and treat their employees well and as such have great staff retention rates. They are proud to make a difference to communities across the country by providing critical energy efficiency upgrades to homes and public sector buildings across the country, and strive to reduce fuel poverty for people across the country. The company work with a number of Local Authorities and Housing Providers and have a great reputation for their excellent delivery of decarbonisation work. The company have been established for several decades and have experienced a period of sustained growth over the last several years. To continue this growth, the company are recruiting for a Business Development Director to join their team in a key leadership role. Summary of the role: This is a pivotal and strategic role for the business, in which you will be reporting directly to the MD. You will be responsible for a large team consisting of 3 Business Development Managers and you will also have responsibility for overseeing the Bid Function of the business, as well as the Estimating department. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the Business Development Managers, managing client relationships, being the company representative in client meetings and at events/conferences and more. This is a strategic role - you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, ensuring the development of relationships with Local Authorities/Housing Providers in alignment with company goals. Required Experience: The successful candidate will have experience ideally working for a Contractor within the Retrofit/Decarbonisation sector and you should have an indepth knowledge of Social Housing. You should also have experience of managing teams of Business Development Managers, bid teams and estimating teams. The role will be based in North West but will require travel nationally including to the company's regional offices across the country and to conferences, events etc. If you are interested in the role and would like to apply, please follow the link below to submit your CV or call Steph at Fawkes & Reece on (phone number removed) option 3.