Special Projects and Defects Manager

Enfield Council
Enfield has a growing programme of refurbishment projects across its housing stock. We have an approved programme of £50m per year for 2022/2023 and 2023/2024. These projects have a significant impact in improving homes and estates for the Council’s residents and wider community.

You will be responsible for leading several projects across a range of schemes including, fire safety led improvement works, energy efficiency improvement projects, internal and external works, etc. and you will be responsible for resolving legacy issues from previous projects, such as defective works, contract disputes etc. We are seeking applicants who have already achieved MRICs/ MCIOB or equivalent professional qualifications or are working towards this.

To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate significant experience on major works projects preferably within a local authority or housing association and a wide range of specialist skills including building surveying, project management and budgetary control.

We have a broad programme of projects and would welcome applicants who have already achieved MRICs/ MCIOB or equivalent professional qualifications.

To be shortlisted you must be able to clearly demonstrate the following:

• Excellent building surveying skills and knowledge of construction methods
• Experience in managing and running multiple complex building projects at the same time.
• a full understanding of Health & Safety and CDM 2015 requirements in construction works
• A knowledge of Public Sector procurement including the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations
• Understanding of contract law and excellent knowledge of standard form contracts and Contract Administration
• Experience of managing contractors and consultants to deliver within budgets and timescales
• Good knowledge of the current Fire Safety requirements for high-and low rise properties.
• Relevant technical/professional qualification in a construction related field such as Building Surveying, Architecture etc.
• Good report writing and presentation skills and able to communicate to all levels of stakeholders.

. How to apply:

This role requires that you upload 2 documents.
A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification.Your CV.
Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format.

Contact Details –

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Kerrie Mitchell – Acting Head of Capital Programme on for an informal discussion.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do – by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you – and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it’s great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month paid sabbatical for Children’s Social Workers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Place –

Meridian Water A major 20 year regeneration programme led by Enfield Council. Bringing 10,000 homes & 6,000 jobs to Enfield, next to the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application.