Senior Project Manager

Anchor; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our Property & Assets team in delivering large-scale planned maintenance and investment programmes. You will manage a technical team, oversee projects end-to-end, ensure regulatory compliance and drive value for money across the housing portfolio.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors and supply chain partners to enhance customer outcomes and ensure properties meet the Decent Homes Standard.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in property maintenance, construction or housing with a proven team-management track record.
• Strong understanding of project, contract and budget management principles.
• Experience managing large budgets, forecasting and contractor payments.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts and relevant UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering planned maintenance programmes.
• Oversee projects from inception to completion within cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance against KPIs and value objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDM, Building Safety, Decent Homes and other regulations.
• Develop briefs, specifications and procurement packages for works.
• Manage project budgets, valuations and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with property, sustainability, asset strategy and M&E teams.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors and stakeholders to drive service delivery.
• Maintain accurate project records including health and safety and contracts data.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

HNC qualification in Construction

MRICS/MCIOB or working towards

Job description

Salary: £66,200 per annum (inc car allowance)

Are you an experienced property professional with a passion for delivering large-scale investment and planned maintenance programmes?

We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Property & Assets team. In this pivotal role, you'll lead and manage a technical team responsible for delivering customer-focused planned maintenance programmes that improve homes, communities and customer experiences. You'll oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring compliance, value for money and high-quality outcomes.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and supply chain partners, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our housing portfolio, ensuring properties continue to meet regulatory requirements and the Decent Homes Standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering cost-effective and customer-focused planned maintenance programmes.
• Manage projects from inception to completion within agreed cost, quality and timescale parameters.
• Oversee contractor and supply chain performance, ensuring delivery against key performance indicators and value objectives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including CDM Regulations, Section 20 legislation, Building Safety requirements and Decent Homes Standards.
• Develop programme briefs, specifications and procurement packages for planned investment works.
• Manage project budgets, contractor valuations, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with property, sustainability, asset strategy and M&E teams to achieve wider organisational objectives.
• Build strong relationships with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and excellent service delivery.
• Ensure accurate project records and documentation are maintained, including health and safety and contractual information.

Requirements

Significant experience within the property maintenance, construction or housing sector with a proven track record of managing teams and contractors.

Strong project management, surveying and contract management expertise.

Experience managing large budgets, financial forecasting and contractor payments.

• Knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT and NEC frameworks.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation including CDM Regulations, Building Safety requirements, HHSRS and Decent Homes Standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence, challenge constructively and build trusted relationships across diverse teams.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• HNC qualification in Construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional membership or working towards a qualification such as MCIOB or MRICS.
• Site safety qualification such as SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate their legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future