Capital Contract Manager

Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

At GCH, we're more than just a housing provider — we're a people-first organisation committed to making a real difference in our community. We value collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation and you'll be empowered to grow, contribute meaningfully, and help shape a better future for residents across Gloucestershire.

We’re now seeking a Capital Contracts Manager – someone to oversee the successful delivery of allocated capital and planned revenue investment projects from procurement of contracts to completion. You’ll operate as an expert for GCH, providing technical building support and advice to the team and managing one-off and specialist contracts and oversee the delivery of large adaptation work, legal disrepair, large one-off projects, decent homes, retrofit and decarbonisation activities.

Delivering one-off and major projects to upgrade or improve the association’s housing stock and ensuring the proposed improvements are delivered in the most efficient way, you’ll be the lead Officer in Contract Management for Planned Works from design, procurement, delivery, and implementation and be responsible for CDM compliance for the team.

You’ll support the Asset and Sustainability Manager on all contract and/or commercial issues and disputes and be responsible for allocated budgets, budget profiling, monitoring expenditure and reporting on monthly performance in relation to spend and works completed. Taking accountability for all information added to the Asset Database, you will ensure that all GCH properties are maintained to Government Decent Homes standard, through the delivery of capital and cyclical programmes.

We’d like you to…

• Have substantial experience at a senior level of Asset Management, Property Investment and Public Procurement.


• Hold a relevant management qualification, such as ILM Level 4 in Leadership and Management.


• Hold a relevant technical qualification, e.g. CIOB, RICS or CIH.


• Have demonstrable strategic experience of leading, managing, motivating and developing staff in a changing environment.


• Have a proven track record of managing resources, procurement activities, budgets and contracts with an ability to identify and eliminate risks, ensuring value for money and the delivery of high-quality services.


• Have knowledge of Building Surveying and Asset Management, Contract Management, Disrepair and HHSRS.


• Be able to understand and present technical information clearly and communicate matters related to asset management to a varied audience.


• Have substantial experience of delivering successful outcomes through robust performance management together with proven project management experience.


• Be able to successfully manage complex construction projects.


• Be able to work within tight deadlines and budget, whilst promoting stakeholder involvement at all levels.

Closing Date: 18th June 2025. 

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!