Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Planned Investment Delivery teams deliver a cyclical programme of improvements that enhance the quality and safety of our residents' homes.

We are now looking for a Project Delivery Manager to join the South West team. This is a key role where you will lead delivery across a varied portfolio, working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

This is a flexible role with a strong site presence. Your time will be split between attending site, engaging with stakeholders across the region and some working from home.

What you will be doing
You will act as the client lead across your projects. You will take ownership of delivery, challenge performance, and ensure consistency across the programme. Your focus will be:

• Leading delivery of planned works, building safety, and compliance projects across your region
• Managing contractors and consultants under long-term partnering contracts
• Driving performance against programme, cost, quality, and safety expectations
• Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 and all relevant legislation/regulations
• Managing budgets, forecasts, valuations, and final accounts
• Leading project meetings including pre-start, progress, and close-out
• Acting as the key point of contact for residents and ensuring strong customer engagement
• Working closely with Asset Strategy to shape future investment programmes
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring clear reporting across all systems

You will play a key role in ensuring our homes are safe, compliant, and fit for the future.

What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is ready to lead, take ownership, and build strong relationships across teams and partners.

You will bring:

• Strong experience delivering planned project works
• A solid understanding of construction and CDM 2015 requirements
• Proven experience managing contractors and driving performance in a commercial environment
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at pace
• Confidence in managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Experience engaging with residents and delivering a high standard of customer service
• Clear and confident communication skills

Essential Qualifications
• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or higher in Building, Construction, surveying, or equivalent.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and to view the essential and desirable criteria, please review the role profile.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria.
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Benefits
Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibilityLife Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your deathHealth Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post gradeVDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portalProfessional subscription annual paymentTravel season ticket loanCar lease scheme