Planned Investment Manager

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Valleys to Coast to appoint a dynamic Planned Investment Manager.

The Opportunity:

You will manage and deliver the Planned Investment Programme and to provide general Commercial Support to deliver the Planned Investment programme. The role also requires the provision of commercial expertise across the organisation thereby assisting Valleys to Coast to maintain and improve their homes and estates to the highest standard while ensuring value for money.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the future of housing and estate management. Valleys to Coast value their employees and invest in their development, offering a supportive and collaborative environment for career growth. You'll be leading a team of dedicated professionals, working on high-profile projects that make a difference to the community.

Responsibilities:

• In consultation with the Director of Assets and Sustainability and Head of Projects and Commercial, deliver the Major Improvement Works (MIW) programmes (c10M pa).
• Develop a 3-5 year planned improvement programme that enables Valleys to Coast to progress on the delivery of WHQS23.
• Provide strong and positive leadership and direction to the Major Improvement Works Team, including the line management of the Senior Project Officers; MIW Administrator and Customer Liaison Officer.
• Lead on the delivery of the Major Improvement Works programme and take ownership of more complex projects.
• Ensure that appropriate contracts are in place to deliver a 3-5 year investment programme, and ensure that the contracts are well managed.
• Assist in maximising public and private sector funding to support major improvement works projects.
• Prepare professional tender and contract documents which would include PQQ's, preliminaries, and pricing documents.
• Lead on the obtaining of tenders and quotations.
• Analyse tenders and quotations and make formal recommendations on the preferred option(s), through accurate tender reporting.
• Operate a scheme appraisal system that quantifies the financial dimensions and risks of schemes, testing projects against agreed benchmarks.
• Maintain robust design standards and contractual documents for delivering major improvement works schemes, voids programme and a surveying service fit for purpose.
• Manage defect processes effectively to minimise the number defects and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Lead on the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations Policy & Procedure and support the wider organisation in maintaining compliance.

What We're Looking For:

• Relevant professional qualifications (or substantial experience) and hold or commit to working towards Chartered membership of a professional body such as RICS.
• Extensive experience in project and contract management, ideally in the housing sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on efficiency, integrity, and quality.
• Excellent financial analysis, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Welsh Housing Quality Standards and relevant contract forms of contracts, in particular JCT Measured Term, Intermediate and Minor Works forms.

Benefits:

Be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters growth and development with some fantastic benefits to include -

• Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.

Application Process:

Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign.

For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Hannah Welfoot by 23:59 Thursday, 6th March 2025.

Interviews will be held in person in Bridgend week commencing 17th March 2025.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.