Project Manager - Herefordshire

Michael Page; Hereford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead net-zero retrofit and sustainability projects in the social housing sector. The role involves coordinating clients, contractors and delivery teams to drive retrofit, energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives from inception to completion.

Responsibilities include developing programmes, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience in construction or housing refurbishment.
• Experience in retrofit/decarbonisation programs (PAS 2035, SHDF, ECO) preferred.
• Strong planning, cost control and programme management.
• Knowledge of residential construction methods and compliance.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and leadership.
• Commercial focus on safety, time, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of net carbon zero, retrofit and energy efficiency projects within occupied residential properties.
• Manage projects through all phases, from pre-construction and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality standards are achieved.
• Oversee contractor performance and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, residents and delivery partners.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability objectives and best practice throughout project delivery.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide accurate forecasting on programme performance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Budget control

Education

Relevant construction or project management qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of net carbon zero and sustainability-focused projects across the social housing sector. Working closely with clients, contractors and delivery teams, you will take ownership of retrofit, energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes from inception through to completion.

Client Details

Our client is a leading construction and property services organisation delivering large-scale programmes across the housing sector. With a growing portfolio of sustainability and retrofit projects, they are investing heavily in the delivery of net zero initiatives, supporting housing providers in improving energy performance, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing residents' homes.

Description

• Lead the delivery of net carbon zero, retrofit and energy efficiency projects within occupied residential properties.
• Manage projects through all phases, from pre-construction and mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Develop and maintain project programmes, ensuring milestones, budgets and quality standards are achieved.
• Oversee contractor performance and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, consultants, residents and delivery partners.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement, sustainability objectives and best practice throughout project delivery.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide accurate forecasting on programme performance.

Profile

• Proven Project Manager experience within construction, property services, housing or refurbishment projects.
• Previous experience delivering retrofit, decarbonisation, PAS 2035, SHDF, ECO or energy efficiency programmes would be highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost control and programme management.
• Knowledge of residential construction methodologies and building compliance requirements.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex project environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive project performance.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• A relevant construction or project management qualification would be beneficial.

Job Offer

• Permanent opportunity
• Warwickshire-based role
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead high-profile net zero and sustainability programmes
• Exposure to government-funded retrofit and decarbonisation initiatives
• Strong pipeline of secured work within the social housing sector
• Excellent long-term career progression within a growing market
• Opportunity to develop expertise in PAS 2035, retrofit delivery and low-carbon technologies
• Experience working with housing associations and local authority clients on large-scale improvement programmes

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.