Investments Projects Supervisor

Investments Projects Supervisor
Salary: £53,484 + Excellent Benefits
Office Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Travel across: Bucks, Beds, Herts and surrounding counties
Hybrid working: Mixture of office, site‑based and home working
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Essential: Access to a car for business use

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 Investments Projects Supervisor to join our Asset Management team and support the successful delivery of major investment and capital works projects across our homes and communities.

Working closely with the Investments Projects Manager, you will supervise a wide range of capital programmes including major refurbishments, roof replacements, planned improvements and insurance‑related works. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, value for money and regulatory compliance.

This is a varied role that combines project supervision, contractor management, quality assurance and stakeholder engagement, offering an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within planned maintenance and asset investment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of complex capital investment projects from inception through to completion

• Review and work to project specifications, schedules and programmes of work

• Supervise major refurbishment projects, planned maintenance programmes and insurance works

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered to agreed standards

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, health and safety legislation, asbestos requirements and organisational policies

• Carry out regular site inspections, quality audits and progress reviews

• Support the management of project budgets and value for money initiatives

• Provide updates on project delivery, financial performance, health and safety and customer satisfaction

• Assist in developing procurement and delivery strategies to maximise efficiency and performance

• Conduct contractor review meetings and address performance concerns where required

• Support the management of project risks and compliance obligations

• Work collaboratively with Property Services, Housing teams and residents to ensure excellent service delivery

• Investigate and resolve complaints, defects and project issues promptly

• Contribute to service improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across Property Services

Our expectations

• Successful delivery of capital investment projects within agreed timescales and budgets

• Effective supervision of contractors and project delivery teams

• High standards of workmanship and quality assurance across all projects

• Strong health and safety performance and regulatory compliance

• Positive resident satisfaction and customer feedback

• Effective contribution towards management of a shared investment budget of approximately £10 million

• Continuous improvement in project delivery, value for money and operational performance

• Strong working relationships with colleagues, residents and contractors

About you

Essential

• Demonstrable experience managing projects within social housing, property maintenance or a similar environment

• Experience managing contractors, operational teams, supervisors or inspectors

• Knowledge of housing legislation, health and safety requirements, CDM regulations and building safety requirements

• Understanding of contract management, supply chains, quality control and cost management

• Experience carrying out quality inspections and resolving complaints

• Strong understanding of health and safety responsibilities, safe working practices and incident management

• Visible, hands‑on leadership style with strong operational awareness

• Confidence to challenge poor performance constructively and drive improvements

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Good IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience

• Ability to plan workloads, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally

• Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to service delivery

• Awareness of the Section 20 consultation process

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

Desired

• IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification

• Experience within planned maintenance, capital investment or asset management programmes

• Experience managing refurbishment, roofing or insurance‑related projects

• Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (SOR)

• Experience working within the social housing sector

• Understanding of sustainability, decarbonisation or energy efficiency projects within residential housing portfolios

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.

• 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

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30

• Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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: 28.10.2026

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