Project Manager

Lewisham; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham is recruiting a Project Manager to lead refurbishment and maintenance works in social housing across Lewisham properties. You will manage a small on-site team, visit sites, survey conditions, define scopes of work and appoint contractors to deliver programmes costing £20,000–£100,000, with overall £10 million of work planned over three years.

You will oversee approximately three new properties each week, maintain trackers for progress, costs and handovers, and coordinate façade works

Qualifications

• Experience in project management for social housing refurbishment or council housing projects.
• Ability to manage both a site team and a demanding council client.
• Comfort with detailed assessment of works and on-site problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-7 on refurbishment projects.
• Visit properties, carry out surveys, define scopes and appoint contractors.
• Oversee about three new properties weekly; typical programmes 6-7 weeks.
• Maintain trackers for progress, costs and handovers.
• Coordinate façade works within the broader refurbishment programme and liaise with Lewisham Council.

Skills

Project management

Social housing refurbishment

Site management

Contractor coordination

Job description

Project Manager - Social Housing Refurbishment Location: Lewisham, London Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 Start: ASAP We are recruiting a Project Manager for a contractor delivering refurbishment and maintenance works in Lewisham. The role covers individual property refurbishments typically valued at £20,000-£100,000, as well as standalone projects converting buildings into residential accommodation. With around £10 million of work planned over the next three years, this is an opportunity to take a leading role in a growing housing division. The role Manage a team of 6-7 people, including Site Managers, and keep multiple refurbishments running at once Visit properties, carry out surveys, define scopes of work and appoint the right contractors Oversee approximately three new properties each week, with typical refurbishment programmes of 6-7 weeks Maintain detailed trackers covering progress, costs and handovers Oversee façade works alongside the wider refurbishment programme Build a strong
working relationship with Lewisham Council and manage its expectations on delivery.

What we're looking for

You’ll have Project Manager experience in social housing refurbishment, council housing or housing acquisition programmes. Experience with a major housing contractor or housing association would be relevant, but you must be comfortable getting into the detail of each property: assessing the work required, managing the programme and resolving issues on site. You’ll understand refurbishment processes from a contractor's perspective and be confident managing both a site team and a demanding council client.