Reinvestment & Retrofit Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Project Manager to lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes aimed at enhancing housing quality and reducing carbon emissions. This role involves managing refurbishment projects while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and delivering effective maintenance to a diverse housing portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a passion for improving living conditions for those experiencing homelessness. Join a forward-thinking team that values collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Qualified in the built environment with experience in managing projects.
• Skilled in financial appraisal and risk management.
• Advanced project management expertise or certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality standards.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
• Oversee design, procurement, and delivery of projects.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Appraisal

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

RIBA

RICS

CIOB

Tools

PRINCE2

APM

PMP

Job description

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08.05.2025

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Job Description:

Are you interested in a career in reinvestment and retrofit project management working for a leading charity?

We're seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Assets team and lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes, driving refurbishment and energy improvements across our properties while ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards and delivering responsive and planned maintenance to St Mungo’s housing portfolio alongside the team.

This role of Reinvestment and Retrofit Works Project Manager is essential to improving our housing stock quality and reducing carbon emissions. Other Key Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Senior Project Manager in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
• Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of refurbishment/retrofit projects.
• Build relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
• Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment/retrofit initiatives.
• Contributing to organisational strategies in reinvestment, safety, PIE (psychologically informed environments), and sustainability.

In this role you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about enhancing Decent Homes Standards, working alongside an innovative Property Services Team to improve housing for people experiencing homelessness.

To succeed you should demonstrate the below:

• Qualified in the built environment (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) with experience managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes, budgets, and stakeholders (e.g., QS, Architect, Contractor), ideally in social housing or local authority.
• Skilled in financial appraisal, risk management, value-driven efficiency, and transformational change.
• Experience in design development, environmental standards, and working with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced project management expertise or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• Knowledge of funding applications for retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and construction/technical expertise, including JCT, Building Regulations, and related legislation.

Overall, you will be ready to work collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued. In addition, a range of support and training initiatives will be put in place to assist the successful applicant in the delivery of this role.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

If you want to find out more about the role before submitting an application, please contact Greg Birch, Director of Property Services , no agency calls.

When you're ready to apply click the ‘Apply Now’ Button to submit your CV and Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 23 May 2025

Interview and assessments will be held on 2 - 3 June 2025

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.