Project Manager - Centre for Accessible Environments

Habinteg Housing Association; Barley View; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of housing solutions in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee CAE projects. The role involves planning, managing resources, and ensuring projects stay on track and within budget. Candidates should have excellent communication and organizational skills, along with a track record in project management. A commitment to inclusive design and the ability to manage multiple projects will be essential for success. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that promote accessibility in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or coordination roles.
• Track record of providing high-quality support for successful projects.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and resourcing of CAE projects.
• Ensure projects are on track and within budget.
• Manage risks and dependencies within project scope.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Project Manager - Centre for Accessible Environments

Base: City Road, London (EC1V 2PR)

Areas Covered: National

Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Direct Reports: None

About Us

The Centre for Accessible Environments (CAE) has been a leading authority on inclusive design for over 40 years. We provide consultancy, training, research and publications on building design and management to meet all user needs, including disabled and older people. CAE pioneered the provision of access guidance for building designers based on collaborative research with disabled people. CAE is a leader in developing the case for designing for disabled people in inclusive design.

As the recognised experts in the field CAE helps organisations meet their duties under the Equality Act 2010 through our research, consultancy, training, and guidance publications.

CAE is a trading name of Habinteg Housing Association, who have been a leading provider of affordable accessible homes for over 50 years and are champions of the Lifetime Homes Standard.

About the Role

You will oversee the planning, resourcing, and directing the completion of CAE projects liaising with clients and CAE team while ensuring these projects on track and within budget, managing risks and dependencies within scope. The role is varied and diverse from project managing an audit for a charity to large scale consultancy projects for multinational companies. In essence, you will work with clients from defining their brief, writing bids, client liaison and ultimately delivery and programmes of work. You will be adept at stakeholder engagement, great at planning and managing multiple projects on the go and a team player.

About You

You will have experience if working within a project or coordinator role and have a track record of providing high quality support to deliver successful projects. In addition, excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise and organise and fantastic communication skills. The ability to work collaboratively and on your own autonomy, strong management of multiple projects and work to tight deadlines will be crucial to your success in the role.

Finally, make sure to read all about us. If you’re looking to work for a company that makes a difference to society, we might just be the place for you.

We understand that one person cannot always meet every area of a job description so if you are interested and feel you may be suitable, please do get in touch or apply using the details below.

Interview date

Week commencing 19 th January 2026

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