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Project Manager (Social Housing Refurbishment & Decarbonisation)
About the Role
Due to sustained growth and the execution of new planned works programmes, Wates Property Services seeks an experienced Project Manager to spearhead the successful delivery of social housing refurbishment and decarbonisation projects across Herefordshire, covering areas like Hereford and Ledbury.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially aware, customer-focused Project Manager with experience in planned maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. Priority will be given to candidates skilled in managing Solar PV installations, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), and replacement windows/doors.
Successful managers will oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring safe delivery, high customer satisfaction, and strong commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, mobilisation, and execution of planned works projects.
- Oversee Site Managers, Resident Liaison Officers, subcontractors, and operational teams.
- Provide safe, efficient, and compliant project delivery aligned with programmes.
- Foster strong client, resident, and stakeholder relationships.
- Monitor commercial performance, budgets, and cost forecasting.
- Drive KPI achievements and programme performance.
- Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Manage risks, propose mitigation strategies, and facilitate successful delivery.
- Prepare project reports, updates, and stakeholder briefings.
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences across project lifecycles.
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Typical Works Include
- Solar PV installation programmes
- Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) upgrades
- Window and door replacement projects
- Retrofit and decarbonisation schemes
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Occupied social housing refurbishment
About You (Essential)
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in social housing planned works.
- Skills in multi-project management with operational teams.
- Strong commercial and programme management capabilities.
- Experience working with occupied residential environments.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- SMSTS qualification.
- CSCS card.
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(Highly desirable: Practical experience or certifications in retrofit, PAS 2035, resilient lighting, EPCs, SAP, or decarbonisation spurred by grants such as SHDF programs or sustainability funding streams.)
Key Benefits
To help you continue your outstanding work, Wates Property Services offers:
- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Annual bonus scheme
- 26 days leave + bank holidays
- ** Birthdays off**
- Flexible benefits benefits
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare options
- Employee discounts and wellbeing support
- Professional development & career progression
Priority would also be given to applicants familiar with resilient lighting or EPC/SAP emissions assessments, though not strictly mandatory.
Disclosure Note: Given role sensitivity, this position will require a Basic DBS check upon offer. All applications are considered regardless of individual criminal records and background details—or approvals for SHDF contracts—will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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