Project Manager (Reinvestment and Retrofit Works)

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Project Manager in reinvestment and retrofit project management. This role is crucial for enhancing housing quality and reducing carbon emissions. Collaborate with an innovative Property Services Team, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll work flexibly, with opportunities for agile working from home, while contributing to impactful projects that improve lives. This position offers excellent development opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment, making it ideal for passionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Excellent development and growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Great pay and other benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified in the built environment with experience in managing retrofit programmes.
• Skilled in financial appraisal and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment and retrofit programmes ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Appraisal

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

RIBA Qualification

RICS Qualification

CIOB Qualification

Tools

PRINCE2 Certification

APM Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Are you interested in a career in reinvestment and retrofit project management while working for a leading charity?

We're seeking a dedicated Project Manager to join our Assets team and lead reinvestment and retrofit programmes, driving refurbishment and energy improvements across our properties while ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 and relevant standards. The role also involves delivering responsive and planned maintenance to St Mungo’s housing portfolio alongside the team.

This role of Reinvestment and Retrofit Works Project Manager is essential to improving our housing stock quality and reducing carbon emissions. Other key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Senior Project Manager in ensuring refurbishment/retrofit programmes meet quality and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing budgets, forecasts, and programme schedules.
• Overseeing the design, procurement, and delivery of refurbishment/retrofit projects.
• Building relationships with partner organisations, including the GLA, Homes England, and Local Authorities.
• Managing projects and contracts for reinvestment/retrofit initiatives.
• Contributing to organisational strategies in reinvestment, safety, PIE (psychologically informed environments), and sustainability.

In this role, you will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for training, in-person collaboration, team building, line management, and other relationship-building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work, with opportunities for agile working from home or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.

About you

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about enhancing Decent Homes Standards and working alongside an innovative Property Services Team to improve housing for people experiencing homelessness.

To succeed, you should demonstrate the following:

• Qualified in the built environment (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) with experience managing reinvestment and retrofit programmes, budgets, and stakeholders (e.g., QS, Architect, Contractor), ideally in social housing or local authority.
• Skilled in financial appraisal, risk management, value-driven efficiency, and transformational change.
• Experience in design development, environmental standards, and working with Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, and Designers.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced project management expertise or certification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP).
• Knowledge of funding applications for retrofit and decarbonisation projects, and construction/technical expertise, including JCT, Building Regulations, and related legislation.

Overall, you will be ready to work collaboratively in a forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued. A range of support and training initiatives will be provided to assist the successful applicant in delivering this role.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply, please visit the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 12 May 2025

St Mungo's is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

What we offer

• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits