In brief
This project manager role oversees capital improvement programmes for social housing refurbishment schemes in Northampton. The work involves managing day-to-day site operations, conducting property inspections, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating with tenants, contractors, and statutory bodies to complete internal and external property upgrades.
Best for
Experienced project managers or senior site managers with a background in social housing planned works.
Non-negotiable
Full UK driving licence
What you need
Required
Social housing experience
Clearly required in the listing
Stakeholder management
Clearly required in the listing
Communication
Clearly required in the listing
Driving licence
Clearly required in the listing
Building safety knowledge
Clearly required in the listing
Fire compliance
Clearly required in the listing
Construction qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Leadership
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Manage capital improvement programmes
Clearly stated in the job description.
Conduct site inspections
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage project risks
Clearly stated in the job description.
Develop safety plans
Clearly stated in the job description.
Complete project handovers
Clearly stated in the job description.
Liaise with stakeholders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“develop a high-performing team”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Northampton £60k - £65k + Car / Allowance + Benefits We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver Social Housing refurbishment schemes in Northampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Project Manager with a determined and motivated attitude, or an experienced Senior Site Manager who is looking to progress with a market leader. Works include internal and external upgrades to tenanted properties, including new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofing, and some decarbonisation projects. Daily Responsibilities: Manage all day to day operations of the capital improvement programmes. Identifying discrepancies and risks and taking appropriate actions, reporting back to relevant stakeholders when this occurs Work closely and meet with client and stakeholders on site to survey and complete property condition reports. Developing policies & procedures to support the achievement of new projects Site visits to undertake inspections of works and/or liaise with trade operatives, tenants, contractors or statutory bodies to resolve any issues and ensure high satisfaction is achieved Maintain Health and Safety and environmental management. Drawing up construction phase safety plans and ensuring the safe delivery set out within each plan. Understand and manage all client expectations maintaining good working relations. Complete project handover and ensure everything is defect/snag freeEssential Criteria: Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Site Manager on social housing planned works Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Full UK driving licence Knowledge of building safety, fire compliance, and relevant post‑Gateway requirements Relevant construction or project management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)To succeed in this role, you will need to demonstrate strong communication skills, excellent leadership capabilities, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. You should be able to drive success while developing a high-performing team. Please apply online now or call Bianca on (phone number removed)
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