Project Manager

Fortem Solutions; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Sheffield to oversee social housing refurbishment operations. The successful candidate will manage contractors, ensure project quality, and maintain client relationships. Essential experience in social housing refurbishment and project management is required. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus options, and 34 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Sick pay

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing social housing refurbishment programmes.
• Demonstrable Construction Project Management skills.
• Ability to produce progress updates for clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for social housing refurbishment.
• Liaise with contractors and manage construction teams.
• Plan resources and forecast requirements in line with budgets.

Skills

Project Management experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Ability to read and interpret specifications

Commercial awareness

Tools

CSCS card

First Aid certificate

Valid driver's license

Job description

The Role

• We are looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee operations across this social housing refurbishment contract based in Sheffield. This full time permanent position working within our newly mobilised contract with Sheffield City Council and requires an established project manager to oversee this operational construction and refurbishment team.
  
  

The Project

This will be working on the new Sheffield City Council contract delivering construction and refurbishment programmes to houses and multi-storey properties across the Northern areas.

Essential And Desirable Criteria

The Project Manager duties and responsibilities: Organise and review works schedules, including resources, materials and supply chain requirements. Liaise and manage teams of contractors and direct construction/trades labour. Establish standards of quality on site and ensure delivery of a build in accordance with the specification and project requirements. Follow procedures to mitigate risks of complaints when working in or around occupied premises. Projects will include K&B, R&M and Retrofit (EWI, Cladding, windows, roofing - SHDF) programmes. Communicate effectively with clients, project team and contractors. Engage and develop excellent relationships with supply chain, client representatives and consultants. Plan cost effective use of resources and forecast resource requirements in line with budget and projected works Ensure resources are adequate and competency of the team for the works involved Securing strong relationships with the client to ensure the potential for follow on works. Monitor work to agreed budget. Identify risk and put in place appropriate contingency planning.

Personal Qualities

The Project Manager will meet the following criteria: Essential Criteria Project Management experience of overseeing social housing/housing association refurbishment programmes Demonstrable Construction Project Management (external construction works). Previous delivery of relevant projects within the Social Housing sector ideally Exceptional Health & Safety (H&S) knowledge Ability to read interpret and understand programmes, drawings, schedules and specifications Proven ability to work to and develop operating procedures. Comfortable producing progress updates for the client in preparation for client meetings & internal reviews. To be commercially aware, comfortable working alongside the commercial team, confident in challenging others and ensuring programme deadlines are achieved. Role Appropriate CSCS card First Aid at work certificate Valid drivers license Desirable Criteria Experience of working for a social housing clients Experience of overseeing multiple projects Experience of working on refurbishment works - internal K&B/R&M and external projects (EWI/external wall insulation), external roofing/windows and cladding.

Additional Information

Project Manager benefits include: Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus Option of Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Competitive salary based on experience with profit related bonus Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500) 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (34 days total) Sick pay 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Annual pay reviews Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle to work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts

About Us

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Job Reference: FOR04096

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