OR119693 – Project Manager – Capital Investment – Project Management

Work pattern: 1 Day office, 1 day on site, 3 days work from home/office

PAYE Pay Rate: £196.77 per day

Main Purpose of the Role

To manage the successful delivery of planned capital investment and maintenance works across Southern Housing’s residential properties. The role will oversee projects from initial survey and specification through to completion, handover and final account, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Typical Day Overview

A typical day will involve managing multiple capital works projects, carrying out site visits, meeting with contractors and consultants, monitoring programmes and budgets, and addressing any issues affecting delivery. You will review contractor performance, applications and variations, inspect quality and health & safety standards, manage defects and snagging, and work closely with residents and Resident Liaison Officers. You will also prepare reports, specifications and project updates, manage risks and ensure projects progress through to completion and final account.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Manage capital works and planned maintenance projects from inception to completion.
• Manage and challenge contractors, consultants and delivery partners.
• Monitor budgets, programmes, cash flow, variations and final accounts.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor quality and H&S compliance.
• Manage snagging, handovers and defects.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and schedules of work.
• Undertake property surveys, technical appraisals and defect diagnosis.
• Manage resident communication, complaints and Section 20 consultation.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, H&S legislation and statutory requirements.
• Chair project meetings and monitor actions, risks and performance.
• Maintain accurate project information using systems such as Orchard and CRM.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, value for money and improved resident experience.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Significant experience in capital works, planned maintenance or cyclical investment, ideally within social housing.
• Experience delivering works within occupied residential properties.
• Strong knowledge of housing construction, building defects and property maintenance.
• Experience managing the full project lifecycle through to final account.
• Strong contract and contractor management experience.
• Experience with TPC, JCT or TAC contracts and schedules of rates.
• Strong understanding of budget management, variations, applications and financial control.
• Knowledge of construction H&S, Building Regulations and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing resident communication and construction-related complaints.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Construction, Building or Property, or relevant equivalent experience.
• SMSTS or equivalent H&S qualification desirable/required.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Able to undertake regular site visits, including working at height/using ladders where required.
• Full ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently.

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