Senior Project Manager (Asset Investment)

bpha; England; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead their planned works team. This role involves managing external contractors and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, budget management experience, and a relevant degree. A competitive salary of £62,000 including a car allowance is offered along with a full-time commitment, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and customer care skills are essential.
• Experience in budget management and team leadership is crucial.
• Degree or equivalent experience is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planned works team to deliver customer-focused maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and statutory obligations.
• Conduct performance reviews and manage team recruitment.

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

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

CIH Level 3, RICS/CIOB

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Asset Investment)

£62,000 inc car allowance

Bedford

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.

Key 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.