Community Integrated Care
Senior Development Project Manager (Housing)
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Senior Project Manager (Housing Development)
About the Role
Do you want to lead ambitious housing developments that genuinely make a difference?
We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager (Housing Development) to drive high-value, complex schemes across the UK, strengthening our specialist housing provision. This pivotal role involves overseeing projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality accommodation that enables independent, fulfilling lives for the people we support.
Location: Full-time permanent role requiring regular attendance (minimum once a week) at our head office in Widnes. Daily commute within an hour is preferred.
Your Impact
Join a winning charity dedicated to supporting people to lead their best lives possible. Your work will directly contribute to expanding and improving housing solutions that transform ability into opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a senior leader in our Group Projects Team, you will:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery—from feasibility and land acquisition through construction and handover.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timely, budget-aligned, and high-quality outcomes.
- Develop robust, “lender-ready” business cases, including whole-life cost and risk analysis.
- Oversee procurement, contractor performance, and professional consultants for seamless execution.
- Maintain strong project governance, reporting, and compliance safeguards.
- Build and manage stakeholder relationships (architects, engineers, contractors, legal teams).
- Collaborate with operational teams to align developments with the needs of people we support.
- Identify and mitigate risks, aligning with planning, legal, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement, capturing lessons and best practices across the development portfolio.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience in housing development or complex property projects, particularly within housing associations, developers, or similar organisations.
- Strong track record in delivering capital-funded schemes (not limited to refurbishments or minor works).
- Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent).
- Deep understanding of construction, procurement, and contract management.
- Commercial and financial awareness, including investment appraisal experience.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under competitive timelines.
- Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Your Reward
You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation making true social impact.
Career Growth & Support
- Flexible working: Choose to work across 4 days for long weekends or a standard 5-day week.
- Best Lives Possible: Join an award-winning charity prioritising employee and resident well-being.
- Career Development: Personalised growth plans, access to global online training platforms, and upskilling opportunities.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme + financial and wellbeing support.
- Company Benefits: Retail, holiday, travel, and cycle-to-work discounts via our app.
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Why Join Us?
- Drive real change: Lead high-profile developments that enhance people’s lives.
- Collaborate in a supportive environment where stakeholder input shapes meaningful progress.
- Influence our long-term housing strategy and asset expansion.
- Be rewarded for vision: A role that offers strategic Impact alongside professional fulfilment.
Join Us Today
If you’re ready to take charge of transformative housing development and shape our future, apply before this role closes. Applications are welcome now—stay ahead of the deadlines!
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