Technical Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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Join Southern Housing's Retrofit Delivery team to lead investment projects that transform homes for the future as a Project Manager.

This role owns the end-to-end delivery of retrofit and planned investment projects. Responsibilities include technical surveys, contract management, and ensuring schemes are on time, within budget, and meet quality, health & safety, and regulatory standards.

You will undertake property surveys, prepare specifications and schedules of work for tender, monitor budgets, cashflows, and on-site progress, manage variations, snagging, and health & safety records. You will also handle data collection for government reporting, prepare tenant, property, and service-charge information for Section 20 notices, and liaise with contractors and internal teams to meet customer expectations.

Additional duties involve advising colleagues on construction regulations, reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying efficiencies, and managing complaints to resolution.

Based in Sittingbourne or Maidstone, with hybrid working arrangements including office, site visits, and work from home, as agreed with your line manager.

This is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 October 2026. We welcome candidates passionate or experienced in Retrofit delivery.

What you'll need

• Relevant retrofit and construction qualifications (PAS 2035, HND/degree, SMSTS, valid CSCS, RICS/CIOB membership)
• Proven experience managing capital and cyclical works contracts, budgets, and cashflows
• Deep knowledge of housing construction, building regulations, and health & safety compliance
• Strong leadership skills with multi-site team management and resident-focused service delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including report writing and liaising with residents and contractors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, asset/CRM systems, and problem-solving skills

In your supporting statement, address how you meet each of the six criteria with real examples.

Closing date: 13th August 2025 at 23:59 (early closure possible if sufficient applications are received).

About us

Southern Housing, one of the UK’s largest providers with over 77,000 homes, serves over 167,000 residents across London, Southeast, Isle of Wight, and Midlands. We are committed to providing safe, secure, and affordable homes and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives.

A career with us offers daily opportunities to make a difference, face new challenges, and grow professionally.

What's in it for you

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Birthday leave
• Retail discounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan

Inclusion and Diversity

We strive to create a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage an environment where colleagues feel safe, belong, and can be themselves without fear of judgment or exclusion, fostering our One Team approach.