Project Manager

Wates; Daventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major social housing programme in the United Kingdom. This role involves managing a £6 million account and leading a team to ensure quality project delivery across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have a background in managing social housing projects with strong financial acumen and excellent stakeholder engagement skills, alongside local knowledge of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, or Milton Keynes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social housing projects, ideally within Decent Homes frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million‑pound budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Local knowledge of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, or Milton Keynes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned works within social housing stock.
• Lead and manage a team of 6-7 direct employees, ensuring high performance and accountability.
• Manage a £6 million per annum account, ensuring budget control and value for money.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with Decent Homes standards.
• Report on KPIs, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in Decent Homes and Planned Works? We're looking for a confident leader to oversee a major social housing programme, ensuring quality delivery and team performance across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned works within social housing stock
• Lead and manage a team of 6-7 direct employees, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Manage a £6 million per annum account, ensuring budget control and value for money
• Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with Decent Homes standards
• Report on KPIs, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social housing projects, ideally within Decent Homes frameworks
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million‑pound budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Local knowledge of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, or Milton Keynes is highly desirable

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.