Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Major Works Manager

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced individual for the role of

Major Works Manager in our Property Services Team.

The individual is responsible for delivering our major repair works and component replacements, ensuring our properties meet Decent Homes Standard.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing Major Works and component replacement

programmes that will enable Karbon Homes to meet its business objectives.

This includes investigating the root cause of property defects, managing and

overseeing a range of processes and procedures across the service area,

working with internal and external delivery teams to ensure program,

contract management duties and value for money.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues within

the customer services directorate, and across the organisation, and will possess excellent communication skills. We seek to develop and deliver a high-quality,

cost-effective service which is valued by customers.

About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is focused on delivering excellent customer experience and high levels of performance. As this is a new role to the business, we welcome new ideas and approaches and want someone that is willing to innovate. We are also seeking someone with a track record of success, and experience working at scale, with large budgets and delivery teams.

We are a growing organisation and need someone who is comfortable with change and progress.

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Investment team and will report into the Head of Service, Steve Colby. If you require further information about the role, please contact Steve Colby on 07803 661258 or steven.colby@karbonhomes.co.uk

Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

Major Works Manager – permanent role

Salary is £44,678 per annum

£617 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up or to purchase a range of benefits).

Location: Either Morpeth, Gosforth, Newburn or Greengates Office

Casual travel will be required

37 Hours per week.

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 6 April 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview dates

Monday 14 April 2025 at our Newburn Office

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds.  Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk