Project Manager - Social Housing - Retrofit/Decarbonisation

Prosper Recruitment; Leeds; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Prosper Recruitment is partnering with a market leading contractor to recruit a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager for a decarbonisation retrofit scheme in Leeds. The role requires strong leadership of on-site teams and a proven track record in social housing retrofit, with knowledge of energy efficiency measures and decarbonisation strategies.

This permanent role starts immediately or in December. The candidate should have 5–7 years in operations leadership within the social housing sector

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5–7 years in operations leadership within social housing, energy retrofit or related sustainability sectors.
• Experience delivering retrofit/refurbishment schemes is required.
• SHDF and/or ECO4 grant scheme experience advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Oversee project from inception to completion, promoting a positive health and safety culture.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate project strategy and design.
• Manage construction processes and on-site activity with supervision of workers, tools and materials.
• Ensure on-site safety through risk management, risk assessment and compliance with procedures.
• Build strong relationships and maintain regular communication with key contacts, reporting progress.
• Demonstrate social value awareness and work with reporting staff to capture outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Operations leadership

On-site supervision

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

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 UK who are urgently seeking a Project Manager or capable Senior Site Manager to manage a decarbonisation scheme in Leeds. This is a warm homes scheme that will run until 2028 with a likely extension to 2030. This is a permanent position to start ideally immediately or in December if possible. The role would suit someone with a good understanding of and experience of running a retrofit scheme previously. Experience of SHDF and or ECO4 grant schemes would be highly advantageous. (Scope of works: ASHP, Solar Panels, Loft Insulation, Ventilation, Windows & Doors etc.)

You will be expected to create a positive Health and Safety culture and your main duties will include supervising all construction workers, their tools and materials and making regular safety inspections.Daily Responsibilities:Oversee operational duties from inception to completion, promoting a positive health and safety culturePlanning, scheduling and coordinating project strategy and designManage the construction process, supervising all activity on-siteEnsure on-site safety through risk management and risk assessment, enforcing safety proceduresBuild and maintain strong relationships and ensure regular communication with key contacts, reporting progress on projectManage and develop reporting staffSocial value awarenessExperience:Minimum 5–7 years in operations leadership within the social housing sector, energy retrofit, or related sustainability sectors; proven track record delivering retrofit and/or refurbishment schemesRegional exposure: strong knowledge of the target region’s market, regulatory environment, supply chain, and contractor base.Technical competence: solid understanding of energy efficiency measures, decarbonisation strategies, and sustainable construction practices.Project controls: strong capabilities in scheduling, budgeting, risk management, procurement, subcontractor management, change control, and reportingPeople management: experience leading multidisciplinary teams; strong coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.Stakeholder management: excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities; able to influence at all organisational levels.Compliance and quality: robust knowledge of UK health and safety regulations (e.g., CDM), quality management systems, and relevant building regulations; commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.