Project Manager - Social Housing Planned Works

Howells Solutions Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car/Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a Project Manager to oversee social housing planned works in Hertfordshire, based in St Albans. You will lead capital improvement programmes in tenanted properties including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofing, and decarbonisation projects.

The role demands proven PM/Senior Site Manager experience, strong communication, and a full UK driving licence, with a focus on safety and stakeholder collaboration on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Site Manager on social housing planned works.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of building safety, fire compliance, and post-Gateway requirements.
• Construction or project management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Manage all day to day operations of the capital improvement programmes.
• Identify discrepancies and risks and report to stakeholders.
• Survey on site with client and stakeholders to compile property condition reports.
• Develop policies & procedures to support new projects.
• Site visits to inspect works and liaise with operatives, tenants and contractors.
• Maintain Health and Safety and environmental management.
• Draw up construction phase safety plans and ensure delivery.
• Manage client expectations and maintain good working relations.
• Complete project handover and ensure defects are resolved.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Job description

Project Manager - Social Housing Planned Works

St Albans

£60k - £65k + Car / Allowance + Benefits

We are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver Social Housing refurbishment schemes in Hertfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Project Manager with a determined and motivated attitude, or an experienced Senior Site Manager who is looking to progress with a market leader. Works include internal and external upgrades to tenanted properties, including new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, doors, roofing, and some decarbonisation projects.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Manage all day to day operations of the capital improvement programmes.
• Identifying discrepancies and risks and taking appropriate actions, reporting back to relevant stakeholders when this occurs
• Work closely and meet with client and stakeholders on site to survey and complete property condition reports.
• Developing policies & procedures to support the achievement of new projects
• Site visits to undertake inspections of works and/or liaise with trade operatives, tenants, contractors or statutory bodies to resolve any issues and ensure high satisfaction is achieved
• Maintain Health and Safety and environmental management.
• Drawing up construction phase safety plans and ensuring the safe delivery set out within each plan.
• Understand and manage all client expectations maintaining good working relations.
• Complete project handover and ensure everything is defect/snag free

Essential Criteria:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Senior Site Manager on social housing planned works
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of building safety, fire compliance, and relevant post-Gateway requirements
• Relevant construction or project management qualification (e.g. HNC/HND, degree, or equivalent experience)To succeed in this role, you should be able to drive success while developing a high-performing team.