Technical Specification Manager - Westminster

Job Title: Technical Specification Manager
Location: Westminster City Council – Hybrid (Regular Office Attendance Required)
Contract: Interim Assignment

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Technical Specification Manager to lead the redrafting of our specifications, commercial models, and employer’s requirements for a broad range of housing-related Term Partnering Contracts.
These include: Repairs Voids Mechanical and Electrical Lifts Aids and Adaptations Major Works Domestic Heating We’re looking for professionals who can bring relevant technical expertise to support the development of clear, performance-based specifications and contract documentation. This work is critical to shaping the future of service delivery in Housing Services.

Key Responsibilities: Review, update, and redraft specifications and employer requirements for a variety of technical contracts. Translate service and operational needs into robust, performance-driven contract documentation. Create clear commercial cost models and schedules of rates aligned to specifications. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards, regulations, and legislative requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including the programme team and operational contract managers. Support procurement processes, including responding to clarifications, evaluating tenders, and embedding new ways of working post-award. Provide training and support to staff on new contract terms and documentation.

Key Skills and Experience: In-depth experience of developing and managing contracts using TAC-1, FAC-1, JCT, and NEC forms. Strong understanding and application of the National Housing Federation Schedule of Rates. Proven ability to develop complex technical specifications and commercial documentation. High attention to detail with the ability to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency across documents. Collaborative working style and ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders. Experience supporting procurement processes and advising on contract implementation.

Desirable Qualifications: Professional membership such as MCIOB, RICS, or equivalent (not essential but beneficial).

Why Choose Vitalis?
Vitalis Social Care is a social work recruitment agency with a difference. Serving the social care sector, our business is firmly based on the principles of the public services and gold-standard customer service. Our consultants build long-term relationships and act as trusted partners to their clients and candidates.

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all Social Work roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
• An easy registration process (all done online)
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Referral scheme
Not interested but know someone who is? At Vitalis Social Care, we know that great talent attracts great talent. We offer a generous £250 referral bonus if you make a referral to us! The best part? There’s no limit to the number of referrals you can make, so spread the word and multiply your rewards! 

Further information
We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this is not the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
Contact Mia Isherwood at Mia.Isherwood@Vitalissocialcare.co.uk or on 07974 416413 for more information.