Project Manager /Senior Site Manager - Social Housing

Prosper Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Site Manager specializing in social housing refurbishment. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of construction projects, including planning, delivery, and safety management. A minimum of 2 years' experience with a main contractor in the social housing sector is essential, along with SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and a CSCS Card. This role offers a competitive salary package with bonus and benefits based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Life assurance scheme

Wealth management advice

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in project management for a Main Contractor in Social Housing.
• Experience in refurbishment and retrofit projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations and legal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational duties from inception to completion.
• Plan and coordinate project strategy and design.
• Manage the construction process and on-site safety.
• Build and maintain relationships with key contacts.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Communication

Financial awareness

Education

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work qualification

CSCS Card

Job description

Project Manager /Senior Site Manager - Social Housing (Retrofit/Refurbishment)

North West - Competitive basic salary - depending on experience + car or car allowance + bonus (paid out at 15% for the last 3 years) + pension

Prosper Recruitment are working in partnership with a highly successful and market leading main contractor renowned for their expertise in social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects across the North West of England who due to expansion and new contracts won are seeking a Project Manager.

The purpose of the role is to oversee every aspect of a construction project. This includes planning and delivery, organising logistics, delegation of work and ensuring that work is completed safely, on time, in budget and in line with contractual obligations. Creating a positive health and safety culture, your duties will include supervising all construction workers, their tools and materials and making regular safety inspections.

Scope of Works

• Retrofit Projects including: CWI, Loft Insulation, Heating/Energy, Lighting

Daily Responsibility

• Oversee operational duties from inception to completion, promoting a positive health and safety culture
• Planning, scheduling and coordinating project strategy and design
• Manage the construction process, supervising all activity on-site
• Ensure on-site safety through risk management and risk assessment, enforcing safety procedures
• Build and maintain strong relationships and ensure regular communication with key contacts, reporting progress on project
• Manage and develop reporting staff
• Social value awareness

Experience / Skills

• Good knowledge of construction, building regulations and legal guidelines
• Good organisation and programming skills
• Good initiative and logical thinking skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and leadership skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Able to negotiate and influence
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• CSCS Card

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.
• Pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Private healthcare available
• Access to wealth management advice
• Bonus scheme (paid out at 15% of annual salary for the last 3 years)

Social Housing - Refurbishment schemes experience required

To be shortlisted for interview you must have at least 2 years' experience working for a Main Contractor within the Social Housing industry sector and have a SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualification and hold a current CSCS Card