Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Long-term career progression

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Wates Property Services in Oldham seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major planned maintenance programme for Oldham Council. You will manage live residential environments, coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, and drive safety, quality and performance across the programme.

You will build strong client relationships, deliver projects on time and within budget, produce progress reports and forecasts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or improvement works within social housing.
• Experience operating at Project Manager level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams within occupied properties.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and resources.
• Monitor programme delivery, budgets and contract performance.
• Ensure health & safety, quality and company procedures.
• Report progress, forecasts and performance updates.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain targets.
• Promote safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Budget management

Safety culture

Education

SMSTS qualification (essential)

Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Job description

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team, overseeing the delivery of a significant social housing programme for Oldham Council.

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.

What's Great About Us?

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

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]