Project Manager

Wates; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planned maintenance programmes across social housing in Carlisle. The role involves leading a team, managing retrofit works, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have proven project management experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers opportunities to work on varied projects and comes with a competitive salary and benefits package. Join us in making homes safer and healthier for the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Varied project opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within social housing or construction.
• Ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Strong knowledge of planned works and retrofit programmes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver maintenance programmes across social housing properties.
• Manage retrofit works ensuring safety and compliance.
• Coordinate resources and subcontractors to meet milestones.

Skills

Project management experience

Strong leadership skills

Knowledge of planned works

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

WPS are working across the North West to make homes warmer, healthier and safer. To support this, we are recruiting a Project Manager to plan and deliver planned maintenance programmes across our clients’ homes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new partnership and take ownership of a major project in Carlisle, while providing support to other projects in the regionwhen required. You will lead the project and manage the delivery team to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties.
• Manage retrofit works and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Oversee work packages including kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows and doors.
• Coordinate resources and subcontractors to achieve project milestones.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and residents, ensuring a positive experience.
• Support other projects across the North West as needed.

About You

• Proven experience in project management within social housing or construction.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of planned works and retrofit programmes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on varied projects across the region.
• A collaborative team environment within a growing organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us and help make homes warmer, healthier and safer for communities across the North West.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link : National Security Vetting