Programme Project Manager

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community housing organization is seeking a Programme Project Manager to lead capital investments and sustainability initiatives across housing stock. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, excellent budget management skills, and the ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders. This role offers competitive benefits including generous holiday leave and health support.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Leave

Exclusive Employee Discounts

Comprehensive Leave Policies

Health and Wellbeing Support

Charitable Leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Work-life Balance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing both capital investment and revenue-funded projects.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations, including CDM requirements.
• Strong writing skills for clear technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivering capital investment and revenue work programmes.
• Oversee on-site delivery and ensure compliance with project management framework.
• Prepare and monitor budget expenditure for allocated work.

Skills

Project management skills

Budget management

Contract management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or related field

Professional membership in RICS, CIOB or equivalent

NEBOSH or equivalent qualification

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your project management career?

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Project Manager to join our team at Freebridge Community Housing. In this pivotal role, you’ll take the lead on delivering capital investment and revenue work programmes—including energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives—across our housing stock and communal areas. You’ll bring a strong background in project management within the housing sector, with the ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and drive high-quality outcomes that make a real difference to our residents.


About Freebridge Community Housing:


Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.


What you’ll be doing:


- Contribute to the formulation and delivery of corporate and assets strategies to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

- Assist in the compilation of programmes, oversee on-site delivery from inception to final account, and ensure all programmes are managed in accordance with the project management framework.

- Provide line management for a Resident Liaison & Project Co-ordinator and a Programme Surveyor, ensuring high levels of resident satisfaction and service delivery.

- Work closely with contractors and consultants to ensure that programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard.

- Prepare and monitor budget expenditure for allocated work against budget availability, including reforecasting as required.

- Liaise with service users, their representatives, statutory authorities, and contractors to ensure all work undertaken meets statutory requirements and current legislation.


What we’re looking for:


- Proven experience managing both capital investment and revenue-funded projects.

- A solid track record in delivering energy and sustainability initiatives

- Expertise in contract management frameworks, statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements in relation to asset investment work.

- Excellent budget management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts and sustain long-term relationships.

- The ability to write clear and comprehensive technical specifications.

- A strong understanding of health and safety regulations, including CDM (Construction Design and Management) requirements.

- Degree in Building Surveying or related field, with professional membership in RICS, CIOB, or equivalent.

- NEBOSH, Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent qualification.

- Full UK driving license and sufficient car insurance to cover for business use.


What’s in it for you?


At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

- Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.

- Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.

- Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.

- Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.

- Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.

- Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.

- Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!

- Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions


Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.


Closing date: Friday 22nd August


Apply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk.