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Project Manager – Social Housing Planned Works
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (plus car allowance + package) Type: Full Time Region: UK – West Midlands Town/City: Walsall, West Midlands Posted: 25/06/2026 Reference: ULPM_1782398159
About the Role
An established contractor within the social housing sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially aware and operationally focused Project Manager with a proven track record in Social Housing Planned Works. The successful candidate will:
- Take full responsibility for managing contracts
- Lead direct labour and subcontractor teams
- Drive operational performance across planned maintenance and refurbishment projects
Key Details
- Location: West Midlands / Walsall
- Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + car allowance + package
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Start Date: Immediate availability
The role involves close collaboration with commercial and operational teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and within budget while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage social housing planned maintenance and refurbishment contracts from inception to completion.
- Lead and coordinate direct labour and subcontractor delivery teams.
- Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage project programmes, resources, budgets, and overall performance.
- Procure and negotiate packages of work with subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Monitor project progress to ensure contractual and operational targets are achieved.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and residents.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry standards.
- Analyse project performance data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to maximise project profitability and value.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a proactive, results-driven professional with:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong leadership skills in team management and development.
- Outstanding client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
- Commercial awareness with procurement and supply chain experience.
- Strong health and safety knowledge.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to interpret project data.
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This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organisation with a strong presence in the social housing sector, where you can play a key role in delivering successful planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes.
Requirements
- SMSTS qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working for a maintenance contractor or main contractor.
- Proven experience in managing Social Housing Planned Works contracts.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in team management.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong commercial awareness with procurement and supply chain experience.
- Excellent health and safety knowledge.
- Competent user of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills.
- Full UK Driver’s Licence.
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