Project Manager – Capital Works

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Southern Housing who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Project Manager – Capital Works this role will be based at: EC1M 5LA, 1 Day office, 1 day on site, 3 days’ work from home/office The right candidate will: The role will take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion and final account. This includes day-to-day contract management, programme and budget control, contractor performance, quality assurance, resident communication, health and safety compliance, handover and defect management. * Managing planned capital investment projects from inception through to completion, handover and final account. * Acting as the lead officer for allocated contracts and projects. * Managing contractors and consultants, including holding regular performance meetings and taking corrective action where required. * Monitoring delivery against agreed programmes, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, quality standards and contractual performance measures. * Reviewing and reporting project progress, risks, delays, variations, costs and contractor performance. * Ensuring works comply with specifications, statutory requirements, building regulations, health and safety legislation and Southern Housing’s internal standards. * Completing regular site visits to inspect progress, quality, site set-up, access arrangements and health and safety compliance. * Working closely with Clerks of Works to manage quality, snagging, handovers and post-completion defects. * Reviewing and managing contractor applications, variations and supporting financial documentation. We require the following: * Significant experience managing capital works, planned maintenance or cyclical investment contracts. * Experience of delivering works within occupied residential properties, preferably within social housing. * Experience monitoring programmes, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, applications, variations and final accounts. * Experience identifying underperformance and taking proportionate corrective action. To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed) If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee. IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE. Look forward to speaking with you soon