Project Manager – Capital Investment

Housing Associations Limited.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Link, through its unit C~urb, is seeking a construction-focused Project Manager for its Property Maintenance Team in Scotland. You will lead end-to-end investment programmes across occupied housing stock, from survey through procurement and contract delivery to handover.

The role requires a strong background in building surveying, quantity surveying or construction project management, a degree level education, and preferably chartered status with RICS/CIOB/APM.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent construction experience.
• Background in building surveying, quantity surveying or construction project management.
• Experience delivering capital/major works across full lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end investment projects across occupied housing stock.
• Lead survey, feasibility, procurement, mobilisation and contract delivery.
• Manage stakeholders, contractors and residents with clear communication.

Skills

Construction background

Building surveying

Quantity surveying

Construction project management

Education

Degree or equivalent construction education

Chartered status (RICS/CIOB/APM) welcomed

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

At C~urb, part of Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

C~urb delivers a diverse portfolio of commercial activities spanning property investment, asset management, maintenance, construction and development. Managing significant investment programmes across thousands of homes and community assets, we play a key role in improving places and creating sustainable communities throughout Scotland. This scale and diversity provide excellent opportunities for ambitious professionals to work on high-value projects, broaden their expertise and develop long‑term careers within a progressive and growing organisation.

C~urb is looking for a construction-focused Project Manager to join our Property Maintenance Team. This role will suit a candidate with a strong background in building surveying, quantity surveying or construction project management, with practical commercial experience in cost control, procurement, contract administration and contractor management.

The role is centred on the end‑to‑end delivery of planned investment programmes across occupied housing stock. You will lead projects from survey, feasibility and specification through procurement, mobilisation, contract delivery, handover and post‑completion review. This will include component renewal programmes and cyclical maintenance activity, ensuring works are delivered safely, commercially, to programme and to the required quality standard. You will work closely with internal teams, clients, consultants, contractors and residents, balancing technical delivery with strong customer care and clear communication.

About You

You will bring a strong construction‑sector background, ideally gained in building surveying, quantity surveying, construction project management or a similar technical/commercial role. You should be educated to degree level, or have equivalent construction‑related experience, with technical qualifications in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline. Chartered status, or working towards chartership with RICS, CIOB or APM, would be welcomed.

You will have proven experience delivering capital, major works or planned investment projects across the full lifecycle. The key requirement is strong construction project delivery experience combined with commercial awareness and the ability to manage complex stakeholders. Experience in social housing, property maintenance, occupied buildings or asset investment would be beneficial. You will be organised, confident working under delegated authority and able to manage time‑sensitive workloads. You will also have strong written and verbal communication skills, good numeracy, strong report‑writing ability and confidence using Microsoft 365 applications.

A current full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required for this role.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack on Link's website.

Closing date for applications

Sunday 9th August 2026, 23:59

Full salary & employment details

• 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Permanent.
• £54,002.00 - £67,651.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)