Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Housing Construction Manager to oversee construction projects from initiation to completion.
The role will be required to ensure that projects are delivered safely, within budget and to agreed timescales and to establish and lead comprehensive contract management and monitoring frameworks across all Repairs and Maintenance activities, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and performance oversight.
The Council has a commercially focused, successful and thriving Housing Building team. We are looking to recruit a Housing Construction Manager to join our team.
Our team maintains and delivers improvements to domestic Council housing stock and other Council-owned properties, including sheltered housing schemes. Work is delivered across our Internal Planned Maintenance, Heating Replacement, and wider construction programmes.
We take pride in delivering excellent customer service and high levels of customer satisfaction, and we are looking to strengthen our management capacity to support this commitment.
You will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of construction projects and planned programmes, ensuring safe delivery, statutory compliance, strong financial control, and effective contractor management.
This is a varied and strategic role offering the opportunity to lead on key housing investment programmes, shape service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the service.
Internal Planned Maintenance (IPM) Team
Delivers large-scale improvement works including kitchens, bathrooms, and property upgrades. You will oversee programme delivery, ensuring works are planned, resourced, and delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.
Heating Replacement Programme
Manages the delivery of heating upgrade works across the housing stock. You will ensure effective coordination of contractors, performance monitoring, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
Construction and Contractor Management
Provides oversight of contractors appointed through the Commercial Client function. You will lead on procurement input, performance management, and the implementation of robust contract monitoring frameworks, ensuring value for money and accountability.
Key Requirements
- Experience in construction and contract project management
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
- Proven ability to manage teams, contractors, and resources effectively
- Ability to manage project programmes, budgets, and performance outcomes
- Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, or strategies
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Relevant construction qualification (NVQ Level 6/7 or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- SMSTS and NEBOSH (or willingness to achieve following appointment)
For full details, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Matthew Sewell (Housing Buildings Manager) on phone 07966 347105
or by email [email protected]
N.B: interviews will take place on Wedensday 22nd July 2026
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
- 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
- Flexible working
- Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
- Staff equality forums
- Green Car Leasing Scheme
- Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
- Physiotherapy service
- Confidential counselling service
- Great wellbeing offer
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
- Local and National retailer discounts
- Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
- Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/
General Information for Applicants:
If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].
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We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.
