Projects Manager - Building Services

Newlon Housing Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association in London seeks a Project Manager for Building Services. This full-time role involves managing projects focused on building and fire safety, overseeing M&E compliance, and engaging with residents and stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and significant project management experience in the housing sector. The position offers £58,650 per annum plus performance-related bonus, alongside benefits including 27 days holiday and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Flexi scheme

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent in a related field.
• Proven project management experience in the housing sector.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage component replacement and remedial work projects focusing on safety.
• Oversee M&E compliance streams from design to completion.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders on project impact.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Building safety knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering or Construction

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Building Services at Newlon Housing Trust, London (North). Permanent, full-time role with a salary of £58,650 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% Performance Related Bonus. Closing date: 6 Oct 2025.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a major provider of new affordable housing in north and east London. The role sits within the Building Services team and focuses on the development, management and control of component replacement and remedial work projects, with a strong emphasis on internal and external building and fire safety. You will also manage the project management of electrical and mechanical services (M&E) around compliance streams in our buildings from design and installation through to completion and post-review of works.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and control component replacement and remedial work projects, with a focus on building and fire safety.
• Project manage M&E compliance streams within buildings, from design and installation to completion and post-review of works.
• Coordinate across design, construction and installation phases, ensuring on-time delivery within budgets and quality standards.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders, communicating project plans, timelines and impact clearly.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent, and ideally a qualification in Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, Construction or similar.
• Proven track record in project management within the housing sector, handling budgets over £150K.
• Experience with fire equipment, lift replacement and door entry system replacement projects is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of building processes, health and safety legal requirements and building regulations.
• First-class communication skills; ability to work with residents and stakeholders regularly.
• Ability to work in and access confined spaces, including climbing ladders/scaffolding as needed.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday.
• Non-contributory pension.
• Excellent benefits and a flexi scheme.
• Purpose-built offices as part of the Hale Village regeneration project, near Tottenham Hale transport interchange.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and an Equal Opportunities employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

No agencies please.