Investments Surveying Projects Manager
Salary: £64,031 + Excellent Benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City + travel across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire.
Hybrid working: Mixture of office, site‑based and home working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At Lifestone Homes, 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.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Investments Projects Manager to join our Asset Management team and lead the delivery of major investment and capital works projects across our homes and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of projects, including large‑scale refurbishment programmes, roof replacements, major improvements, insurance works and other capital investment initiatives. Working with a shared budget of approximately £10 million, you will take projects from initial survey and specification through procurement, delivery and completion.

You'll play a key role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future, while delivering excellent value for money and a positive experience for residents.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex capital investment projects from inception through to completion

• Undertake surveys and produce detailed specifications, tender documentation and schedules of work

• Procure and appoint contractors in line with procurement requirements and organisational procedures

• Manage major refurbishment projects, insurance works, planned investment programmes and capital works projects

• Oversee contract administration and ensure compliance with procurement regulations

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, health and safety requirements, asbestos regulations and relevant legislation

• Develop strong contractor relationships to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused and value‑for‑money services

• Monitor project performance, budgets, programmes and customer satisfaction

• Carry out regular site inspections and quality assurance reviews

• Lead subcontractor performance reviews and drive improvements where necessary

• Manage project risks, compliance requirements and health and safety responsibilities

• Produce reports on project progress, financial performance and operational delivery

• Support service improvements, policy development and strategic projects across Property Services

• Lead and support a Projects Supervisor and Projects Administrator

Our expectations

• Successful delivery of major capital investment programmes and projects

• Effective management of a shared budget of approximately £10 million

• High levels of customer satisfaction and project quality

• Strong contractor performance and value for money outcomes

• Effective management of health and safety risks across all projects

• Projects delivered within agreed budgets, timescales and quality standards

• Continuous improvement in service delivery and operational performance

• Strong leadership, performance management and team development

About you

Essential

• HND in Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline, with substantial relevant experience

• Professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB

• Experience managing capital investment programmes, refurbishment projects or planned works projects

• Experience preparing specifications, managing tenders and administering contracts

• Experience acting as Client and Principal Designer under CDM 2015

• Experience working with NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR)

• Strong contractor, contract and project management experience

• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets

• Strong analytical skills and ability to produce meaningful management reports

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead, motivate and influence contractors and project teams

• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word

• Ability to prioritise workloads and deliver projects within demanding deadlines

• Commitment to delivering high-quality services and positive resident outcomes

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for business usage

• Understanding of Section 20 consultation processes

Desired

• Significant experience in building surveying and defect diag nosis

• Experience managing complex technical or property‑related cases

• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Experience working within social housing, planned maintenance or asset management environments

• Experience delivering programmes focused on sustainability, decarbonisation or energy efficiency improvements

Benefits

At Lifestone Homes, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, finances and work-life balance.

• Salary of £64,031 + Excellent Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days

• 30 days annual leave from day one for Head of Service, Assistant Director and Director roles

• Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement

• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year

• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions

• Annual performance bonus scheme, recognising individual contributions and achievements

• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits

• Health Cash Plan with support for everyday healthcare costs, virtual health services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependent children

• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing

• Flexible and hybrid working, helping you balance work and personal commitments

• £200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through our benefits platform

• Generous sick pay and income protection cover

• Essential car user allowance and business mileage payments for eligible roles

And that's just the beginning! We also offer:

• Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with electric and hybrid vehicle options

• Funded training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships

• Two paid Giving Back Days each year to support local communities and charitable causes

• Up to 5 days paid carers leave

• Up to 5 days paid emergency childcare leave

• Paid professional membership or subscription (one per year)

• Peer recognition and reward programme

• Sabbatical opportunities for eligible colleagues

• Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation

• Modern office facilities, including free parking and EV charging where available

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• Hours and working pattern 

• Participation in out-of-hours rota, with potential to boost base salary.

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: 01.11.2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.