Project Manager

Wates; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of planned maintenance across occupied social housing stock in the Northampton area. You will manage multiple live workstreams, supervise site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with client expectations.

Strong leadership and stakeholder management are essential, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance within social housing.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering multiple workstreams in occupied properties.
• Excellent organisation, planning and programme management abilities.
• Commercial awareness with budget and performance target focus.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of planned maintenance programmes across occupied social housing properties.
• Manage multiple workstreams, site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Monitor progress, budgets and contract performance to meet client expectations.
• Produce progress reports, forecasts and performance updates for stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain targets and quality.
• Promote safety, quality and customer satisfaction across projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Planning

Budget management

SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

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., 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., 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.
• 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.