Project Manager - Social Housing Adaptations & Planned Works

Westone Housing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company pool vehicles

Pension scheme

28 days leave incl Bank Holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Westone Housing Ltd is seeking a Project Manager to oversee social housing adaptations and planned works from Peterborough head office. You will manage multiple projects for housing associations and local authorities, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and resident satisfaction.

The role requires strong organisational skills, experience with housing adaptations, and the ability to coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering housing refurbishment, maintenance or adaptation projects.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Social Housing providers.
• Strong knowledge of domestic refurbishment and maintenance works.
• Understanding of housing adaptations and accessibility improvements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project management tools.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from instruction through to practical completion.
• Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors and trades.
• Liaise with Local Authority and Housing Association clients regularly.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, specs and building regs.
• Conduct site inspections, progress meetings and quality audits.
• Manage project costs, variations and financial performance.
• Monitor and report on contract KPI performance.
• Identify and resolve delivery challenges.
• Ensure CDM Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Quality assurance

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent construction qualification

SMSTS/SSSTS qualification

IOSH/NEBOSH certification

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital project management systems

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - Social Housing Adaptations & Planned Works

Location: Peterborough - Office Based

Salary: £37,500 - £50,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits (OTE £70,000)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

About Us:

Westone Housing Ltd is a leading property refurbishment, maintenance and adaptation contractor based in Peterborough. Working across the Insurance, Commercial and Public Sector markets, we deliver high-quality repair, refurbishment and maintenance services through our directly employed workforce and approved contractor network.

Our Public Sector Department partners with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Providers to improve homes and communities through the delivery of property adaptations, planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Project Manager to join our expanding Public Sector team.

About the Role:

As a Project Manager within our Public Sector Department, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multiple projects across housing association and local authority contracts.

The role will involve managing a diverse range of property adaptation, repair and refurbishment works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to the highest quality standards whilst maintaining excellent levels of resident satisfaction.

Typical projects include:

• Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) adaptations
• Access ramps, pathways, door widening and accessibility alterations
• Level Access Shower installations
• Kitchen adaptations
• Property void refurbishments
• Damp, mould and condensation remediation works
• Housing disrepair projects

Based from our Peterborough Head Office, you will be required to regularly visit sites across our operational areas.

Customer service, stakeholder communication and operational excellence are fundamental to this role, as you will be working directly with vulnerable residents, local authority officers, housing association representatives and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage projects from instruction through to practical completion.
• Deliver projects safely, on programme, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Liaise with Local Authority and Housing Association clients on a regular basis.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents and stakeholders.
• Ensure all works complies with contractual obligations, specifications and building regulations.
• Undertake site inspections, progress meetings and quality audits.
• Manage project costs, variations and financial performance.
• Monitor and report on contract KPI performance.
• Identify and resolve operational and delivery challenges.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support the pricing and scoping of additional works where required.
• Produce progress reports and attend client review meetings.

About You:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience managing housing refurbishment, maintenance or adaptation projects.
• Experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Social Housing providers.
• Strong knowledge of domestic refurbishment and maintenance works.
• Understanding of housing adaptations and accessibility improvements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.
• Strong organisational and project planning skills.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and digital project management systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification and / or IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
• HNC/HND or equivalent construction-related qualification.
• Experience delivering Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) works.
• Knowledge of housing disrepair legislation.
• Experience managing damp and mould remediation programmes.
• Asbestos Awareness Training.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised individual who takes ownership of their projects and consistently delivers excellent outcomes for clients and residents.

You will be:

• Professional and customer-focused.
• A strong communicator at all levels.
• Solutions-driven and commercially minded.
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Passionate about improving homes and communities.
• Committed to delivering high standards of quality and service.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Use of company fleet of pool vehicles.
• Pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave inc Bank Holidays.
• Employee Benefits Hub with discounts on retailers, travel, dining and leisure.
• Funded professional qualifications and training.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Social Housing Project Management, Project Estimator, Project Plannin