Senior Project Manager

bpha; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Bedford is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the planned works team. This hybrid role involves managing internal stakeholders, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a degree or equivalent experience, and knowledge of construction maintenance. The position offers a competitive salary including car allowance, with working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience (Essential).
• Knowledge of construction and residential maintenance.
• Experience in budget management and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planned works team to deliver cost-effective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and other statutory obligations.
• Monitor health and safety through site visits.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage recruitment.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of construction

Understanding of health & safety legislation

Experience in budget management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

CIH Level 3

RICS/CIOB

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Bedford (Hybrid Working Pattern)

£55,550 including car allowance • Permanent, Full time • Monday to Friday

The Senior Project Manager leads the planned works team to deliver cost-effective, customer-focused cyclical and planned maintenance. They manage internal stakeholders and external contractors to meet operational, contractual, and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations. The role includes oversight of budgets, forecasting, and spend profiling for planned and cyclical works.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and other statutory obligations.
• Monitor health and safety through site visits and documentation.
• Lead a team of project managers, officers, and coordinators.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage recruitment.
• Deliver efficient programmes of work with clear targets and milestones.
• Manage leaseholder consultations and ensure quality, cost, and time targets are met.
• Ensure contractor performance meets targets and resolve conflicts.
• Develop and monitor budgets with finance and asset data teams.
• Engage residents for feedback and improve satisfaction.
• Provide guidance across the department and deputise for the Asset Investment Manager.
• Ensure adherence to policies, financial regulations, and GDPR.

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and customer care skills.
• Problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and asset management software.
• Knowledge of construction and residential maintenance.
• Understanding of contract administration and health & safety legislation.
• Experience in budget management and team leadership.
• Degree or equivalent experience (Essential).
• CIH Level 3, RICS/CIOB (Desirable).

Disclaimer: Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.