Retrofit Project Lead – Social Housing

Wates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Retrofit exposure

Team support

Benefits discussed

Job summary

Wates Property Services seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead retrofit programmes from our Milton Keynes office. The role focuses on SHDF-funded social housing projects, driving improvements in energy efficiency and performance.

You will coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure safety and quality standards across occupancy sites, with regular site travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working at Project Manager level or above within the construction industry.
• Strong background delivering planned works, refurbishment or maintenance projects within social housing.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, programmes and subcontractors effectively.
• Experience leading projects through all phases of delivery.
• Strong commercial, operational and programme management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of social housing retrofit projects.
• Coordinating operational teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring programmes are delivered in line with agreed timescales and budgets.
• Monitoring project performance, risks and client requirements.
• Supporting site teams to achieve quality, health & safety and customer service standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, residents and internal stakeholders.
• Managing project reporting, forecasts and programme updates.
• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery and operational performance.

Job description

Wates Property Services seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead retrofit programmes from our Milton Keynes office. The role focuses on SHDF-funded social housing projects, driving improvements in energy efficiency and performance.

You will coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure safety and quality standards across occupancy sites, with regular site travel.