Project Manager - Social Housing Planned Maintenance

Wates Smartspace; Oldham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Long-term career progression

Exposure to large-scale projects

Job summary

Wates Property Services in Oldham seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major planned maintenance programme for Oldham Council. You will manage live residential environments, coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, and drive safety, quality and performance across the programme.

You will build strong client relationships, deliver projects on time and within budget, produce progress reports and forecasts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering planned maintenance, refurbishment or improvement works within social housing.
• Experience operating at Project Manager level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams within occupied properties.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of planned maintenance programmes across social housing properties.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and resources.
• Monitor programme delivery, budgets and contract performance.
• Ensure health & safety, quality and company procedures.
• Report progress, forecasts and performance updates.
• Identify risks and implement solutions to maintain targets.
• Promote safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Budget management

Safety culture

Education

SMSTS qualification (essential)

Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

Job description

Wates Property Services in Oldham seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a major planned maintenance programme for Oldham Council. You will manage live residential environments, coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, and drive safety, quality and performance across the programme.

You will build strong client relationships, deliver projects on time and within budget, produce progress reports and forecasts, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.