Project Manager – Assets/Contracts Delivery

Job title:

Project Manager – Assets/Contracts Delivery

Company

Platform Housing Group

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality refurbishment schemes and want to make a real difference by creating a customer-first housing experience?We are thrilled to announce a new opportunity as a Project Manager within our External Contracts and Delivery team.As a key member of our growing team, you will support the delivery of capital investment projects and major refurbishments across your area, coordinating a range of complex improvement works across specialist schemes and high-rise buildings.Your main tasks will include managing, monitoring and reporting on project progress within set timelines, inspecting work in progress to ensure quality standards and contract compliance. You will instruct consultants to produce contract documentation, such as project drawings, employer requirements, pre-construction H&S information, and specifications, and be responsible for reviewing them ensuring they meet relevant standards.You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies for the project you are delivering that will include stakeholder consultation meetings and events, keeping communities informed about upcoming works and holding feedback sessions to improve our services. You will be responsible for ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with CDM and Building Safety Regulations.Excellent construction knowledge and communication skills are essential for this role. A good knowledge of commercial Mechanical and Electrical components and Fire Safety and experience of leading on projects within High Rise Buildings would be desirable.Some of the things we need from you:

• Experience in the construction sector (or equivalent) with a sound knowledge of current construction and health & safety regulations.
• Proven experience of managing construction (residential new build and/or refurbishment) works, including experience of managing large refurbishment projects
• Up to date knowledge of Fire Safety measures
• Experience of managing Contractors with a CDM environment and of monitoring and controlling budgets to ensure value for money for the organisation
• Experience of communicating with a wide range of people
• Ability to travel across the Group’s geographical area, focusing primarily on Leicestershire but including the surrounding areas of Lincolnshire and up into Derbyshire.

Although this role is home-based, you will be required to travel to offices for meetings and visit sites to perform quality and progress inspections, as well as conduct contractor progress meetings. You’ll also attend customer consultation meetings, which may occasionally take place in the evening outside regular working hours.Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies and Learning and Development opportunities
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

Ready to Make a Difference?If you’re a motivated Project Manager with a passion for high-quality refurbishments and a desire to help improve housing experiences, we want to hear from you!How to apply:Click ‘Apply’ to complete an online application and upload your CV. For more information about the role, please refer to the attached job description. If you’d like to arrange an informal discussion about the position, feel free to contact Martin Woods (Head of External Contracts and Delivery) via email:We aim to conduct Teams interviews for this role and will contact you after shortlisting to arrange a suitable time.We do not require recruitment agency support at this time – all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.Join us and find your purpose at Platform!Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We’re much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do – from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Expected salary

£49715 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 07:27:06 GMT

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