Senior Project Manager, Social Housing – Lead £6M Program

Wates Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development and property maintenance company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major social housing programme. You will lead a team, manage a significant budget, and ensure quality delivery across multiple sites in Northampton. The ideal candidate has a strong background in social housing projects and excellent leadership skills. Join now and help us create thriving places for people.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social housing projects, ideally within Decent Homes frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Local knowledge of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, or Milton Keynes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of planned works within social housing stock.
• Lead and manage a team of 6-7 direct employees.
• Manage a £6 million per annum account.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with Decent Homes standards.
• Report on KPIs, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

A leading development and property maintenance company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major social housing programme. You will lead a team, manage a significant budget, and ensure quality delivery across multiple sites in Northampton. The ideal candidate has a strong background in social housing projects and excellent leadership skills. Join now and help us create thriving places for people.