Project Manager

WPS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Northampton is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team and lead the delivery of planned works across occupied social housing. You will ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards, while driving performance and client satisfaction.

You will manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, monitor progress and budgets, and maintain strong relationships with residents, the client and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance within social housing.
• Experience operating at Project Manager level in live residential environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisation and programme management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Monitor programme delivery, budgets and contract performance.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and company procedures.
• Build strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.
• Produce progress reports, forecasts and performance updates.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain targets.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Budget management

Education

SMSTS qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, This is an excellent opportunity to lead the successful delivery of planned works across occupied housing stock, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in driving performance, managing stakeholders and delivering an exceptional service for both the client and residents.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing planned maintenance programmes within occupied social housing.


• Leading multiple workstreams across live residential environments.


• Building strong relationships with Oldham Council and key stakeholders.


• Managing operational teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.


• Driving programme, quality, health & safety and customer satisfaction performance.


• Long-term opportunity within a growing division.

Key Duties

As Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall delivery of planned maintenance works, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with client expectations.

Responsibilities Include

• Leading the delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties.


• Managing site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.


• Monitoring programme delivery, budgets and contract performance.


• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality and company procedures.


• Building strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.


• Producing progress reports, forecasts and performance updates.


• Identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain programme targets.


• Promoting a culture focused on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience Required

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or improvement works within social housing.


• Previous experience operating at Project Manager level.


• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience managing multiple workstreams within occupied properties.


• Excellent organisation, planning and programme management abilities.


• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance targets.


• SMSTS qualification (essential).


• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience working directly with local authorities or housing association clients would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.


• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.


• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.


• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our Commitments

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]