Project Manager - Freelance - SHDF

Randstad Construction & Property; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit scheme running through to the end of March. You will oversee the project lifecycle, drive delivery across occupied homes, and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities include coordinating renewables installation (Solar PV, ASHP, insulation), PAS 2030/2035 compliance, programming, and reporting on KPIs while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering social housing retrofit projects.
• Strong knowledge of SHDF, ECO or Warmworks contracts.
• In-depth understanding of decarbonisation measures and PAS 2030/2035.
• Valid health and safety qualifications (SMSTS) and CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the SHDF scheme and milestones to end of March.
• Oversee delivery of renewables and insulation works in occupied homes.
• Ensure PAS 2030/2035 compliance across all activities.
• Monitor budgets, sub-contractor valuations, and master programmes.
• Liaise with local authorities and housing associations, chair progress meetings.
• Lead site teams to maintain safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Social housing retrofit

SHDF/ECO/warmworks contracts

Decarbonisation measures knowledge

PAS 2030/2035 knowledge

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card (Black/Gold)

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Location: Milton Keynes

Duration: ASAP - End of March

Contract Type: Temporary / Freelance / Contract

Pay Rate: Competitive Day Rate

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take operational control of a key Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit scheme in Milton Keynes running through until the end of March.

You will lead the overall project lifecycle, driving commercial performance, supply chain management, client reporting, and delivery of multi-measure energy efficiency retrofits across occupied social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: End-to-end management of the SHDF scheme, ensuring key milestones and funding deadlines are met through to the end of March.

• Technical Oversight: Manage the delivery of renewable technologies and insulation measures, including Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Loft Insulation, and Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI).

• PAS Compliance: Ensure all works strictly align with PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 standards and framework specifications.

• Commercial & Programming: Monitor budget allocation, manage sub-contractor valuations, drive short- and medium-term master programmes, and report on project KPIs.

• Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison for the local authority/housing association, chairing progress meetings and providing regular performance updates.

• Leadership: Lead site teams, Site Managers, and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) to maintain safety, quality, and high customer satisfaction ratings in occupied homes.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering social housing retrofit, SHDF, ECO, or warmworks contracts.

• In-depth technical knowledge of decarbonisation measures (Solar PV, ASHP, CWI, Loft Insulation).

• Solid working knowledge of PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 retrofit frameworks.

• Valid SMSTS and CSCS Card (Black / Gold preferred).

• Strong commercial acumen and team management skills.

• Experience managing client relationships with local authorities or housing associations.

Desirable:

• Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Management or PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordinator qualification.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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