Projects Manager – Building Services

Newlon Housing Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association in London is seeking a Projects Manager to oversee building service projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and significant project management experience within the housing sector. You will play a key role in ensuring building safety and compliance. Competitive benefits include 27 days holiday and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Excellent benefits

Flexi scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent.
• Proven track record in project management within the housing sector.
• Experience with fire equipment and lift replacement projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage component replacement and remedial work projects focusing on safety.
• Oversee project management of M&E around compliance in buildings.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Knowledge of building regulations

Resident-focused approach

Education

Degree in Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering or Construction

Job description

Overview

Projects Manager – Building Services

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the development, management and control of component replacement and remedial work projects, with a strong focus on internal and external building and fire safety.
• Manage the project management of M&E around compliance streams in our buildings, covering all aspects from design and installation to completion and post-review of works.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent; ideally with a qualification in Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering, Construction or similar.
• Proven track record in project management within the housing sector, dealing with budgets of over £150K.
• Resident-focused with experience on fire equipment, lift replacement and door entry system replacement projects.
• Sound knowledge of building processes, health and safety legal requirements and building regulations.
• First-class communication skills for dealing with residents and stakeholders; ability to climb ladders/scaffold to reach inaccessible/confined spaces.

Benefits

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

How to apply

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website:

www.newlon.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 6 October 2026

Online assessments: Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 October 2025

Interviews: Monday 20 October 2025

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

No agencies please.