Project Manager

Wates

Ledbury

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Flexible benefits allowance

Pension scheme

Healthcare options

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation programmes across Herefordshire, including Hereford and Ledbury. You will manage planned works from mobilisation to delivery, ensuring safety, quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

The role requires a strong track record in occupied properties, managing multiple sites, budgets and supply chain partners, with a focus on energy efficiency and customer service.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Project Manager within social housing planned works.
Experience managing multiple projects and operational teams.
Strong commercial and programme management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of planned works projects.
Manage Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, subcontractors and operational teams.
Monitor budgets, forecast costs and KPI targets.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Resident liaison

Programme management

Health and safety

Education

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Due to continued growth and the mobilisation of new planned works programmes, Wates Property Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects across Herefordshire, covering Hereford, Ledbury and surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware and customer-focused Project Manager with experience delivering planned maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. We are particularly interested in candidates who have managed programmes involving Solar PV installations, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), and replacement windows and doors. You'll be responsible for overseeing projects from planning through to completion, ensuring safe delivery, exceptional customer satisfaction, and strong commercial performance.

Role

The Role As Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple planned works schemes, managing operational teams, supply chain partners and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

Solar PV installation programmes
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) upgrades
Window and door replacement schemes
Retrofit and decarbonisation projects
Energy efficiency improvements
Occupied social housing refurbishment works, Lead the planning, mobilisation and delivery of planned works projects.
Manage Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, subcontractors and operational teams.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
Maintain strong relationships with clients, residents and key stakeholders.
Monitor commercial performance, budgets and forecast costs.
Drive programme performance and ensure KPI targets are achieved.
Oversee health, safety, quality and environmental compliance across all projects.
Manage risk and implement solutions to ensure successful project delivery.
Produce project reports and updates for senior leadership and clients.
Ensure an excellent customer experience throughout the lifecycle of each scheme.

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes within the social housing sector.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience as a Project Manager within social housing planned works
Experience managing multiple projects and operational teams
Strong commercial and programme management skills
Experience working within occupied residential environments
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Full UK Driving Licence SMSTS CSCS Card
Highly Desirable Experience delivering Solar PV installation programmes
Experience managing Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) projects
Experience overseeing window and door replacement contracts
Understanding of retrofit, PAS 2035 and decarbonisation programmes
Experience working on SHDF or sustainability-focused funding streams
Strong knowledge of resident engagement and customer service within social housing

At WPS, we're helping shape the future of social housing by delivering sustainable improvements that reduce energy consumption, lower fuel costs and improve residents' homes.

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