Project Delivery Manager

The Guinness Partnership; Warblington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking an experienced Project Delivery Manager to oversee a cyclical programme of planned improvements across Hampshire and West Sussex. Based in Havant with on-site visits, office work, and some home working, you will lead delivery of planned works across building fabric, Windows, roofs and retrofit projects, working with external consultants and contractors.

You will bring proven experience delivering housing/public sector projects, strong commercial acumen, and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering planned investment projects in housing/public sector.
• Strong commercial acumen across multiple projects.
• Contract management with external/internal organisations.
• Experience consulting with residents as part of planned works.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Knowledge of building construction, repair techniques and safety regulations.
• Budget management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Extensive project management in built environment, including retrofit and fire safety.
• Understanding of social landlord activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned works, including windows, roofs, doors and building fabric improvements.
• Manage external consultants and contractors under Target Cost Model and PPC.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to high standards.
• Engage with residents and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Oversee budget and commercial performance across multiple projects.

Skills

Large-scale project delivery

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Resident engagement

Project leadership

Building safety knowledge

Communication (verbal & written)

Site visits

Education

Level 5 (HND) or higher in Building/Construction/Surveying

Job description

Job Description

At the Guinness Partnership, our Planned Investment Delivery teams deliver a cyclical programme of improvements that enhance the quality and safety of our residents' homes.

We have a new opportunity for an experienced Project Delivery Manager to join the Guinness team. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our office in Havant. Your time will be split between on-site visits across Hampshire and West Sussex, office-based work, and some home working.

As a Project Delivery Manager, your primary purpose will be to lead the successful delivery of planned works, which includes work to windows, roofs, doors and other parts of the building fabric. You will work closely with, and manage external consultants and contractors under a long-term, Target Cost Model and Open Book Planned Partnering Contract (PPC) to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

What we are looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. That is why we are seeking someone with firsthand experience of delivering planned works within a housing or public sector environment. You will also be a confident collaborator with the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and residents. We are looking for someone who can positively represent Guinness when engaging with our external contractors.

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven experience of working within teams successfully delivering large-scale planned investment projects.
• Commercial acumen and experience in managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects.
• Experience in contract management with external and internal contractor organisations delivering multi-disciplinary projects to achieve value for money and quality.
• Proven experience in providing excellent customer service, including consulting with residents as part of planned works.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations.
• Experience in effective budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive project management experience working in the built environment, including component replacement, fire safety and retrofit projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the activities of a social landlord.

Essential qualifications:

• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or higher in Building, Construction, surveying, or equivalent.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and to view the essential and desirable criteria, please review the role profile.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.