Capital Works Contract Manager - 12 months FTC
Drive retrofit projects that make our residents homes greener, safer and more affordable. Join us and create real community impact while growing your career with purpose!
We’re looking for a Capital Works Project Manager to lead major energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes, including insulation, ASHPs, PV and wider capital works. Your work will directly help residents live in better-quality homes while supporting our goals of EPC C by 2030 and net zero by 2050.
This is a hybrid role based in our office in High Wycombe, Bucks where you will work for at least 2 days per week, which is particularly important in terms of colleague collaboration. We have another office in Letchworth, Herts and some travel to sites with the remainder at home/remote.
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
At SettleParadigm, our mission is simple: provide safe, warm, energy efficient homes that help people live well. We're investing £10 million a year to upgrade and future proof our homes—cutting carbon, reducing fuel bills, and improving comfort for the people and communities we serve.
What you’ll do
Deliver capital and retrofit projects from inception to completion
Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM 2015 and Decent Homes Standard
Build strong relationships with contractors to drive value and quality
Monitor budgets, performance, customer satisfaction and H&S outcomes
Bring innovation and emerging technologies into our programmes
Visit sites, manage contractors and ensure issues are resolved quickly
Contribute to continuous improvement across the Property directorate
What you’ll bring
Must haves:
Experience delivering large-scale property capital works (5+ years)
Strong knowledge of JCT procurement, H&S and property surveys
Ability to lead, influence and drive high standards
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
Passion for delivering high quality services for residents
SMTS (Site Management Training Scheme)
A full driving licence and regular access to a vehicle (business mileage will be paid at the 45p per mile less home to work commute in line with our policy).
Nice to haves:
CIOB, RICS or similar professional qualification
Why this role matters
Every project you deliver helps someone live in a safer, warmer, more affordable home. You will make a real, tangible difference to residents’ lives—reducing fuel poverty, improving comfort, and shaping a more sustainable future for our communities.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help deliver homes that truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £53,366 p/a
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours & Additional Pay
37 hours per week: 9am to 5:30pm Mon-Thurs and 9am to 5pm on Friday with some flexibility.
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: Tues 17 March 2026
We reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
- Department
- Property Services
- Locations
- High Wycombe
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
About SettleParadigm
We are a growing, values-driven organisation with a clear social purpose.
Our commitment is long-term: to our colleagues, residents, and communities. We want to be a place where people love to work, where everyone can belong, and where professionalism and passion shine through in everything we do. If you’d like to make a real difference to people’s lives while developing your career in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
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