Project Manager; Temporary

Position: Project Manager (Temporary)
Your new company
A leading UK provider of property services, delivering high-quality maintenance, compliance, and retrofit solutions across the housing, education, and public sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability, social value, and customer satisfaction, working closely with local authorities and housing associations to maintain and improve homes and communities.

Your new role
Project Manager required to oversee the delivery of decarbonisation retrofit programmes and planned maintenance works. You will take responsibility for managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while maintaining strong client relationships and achieving commercial targets.
As Project Manager, you will lead project planning, coordination, and performance, ensuring clear communication, robust reporting, and a consistent focus on quality, customer experience, and programme delivery.

Key Duties:

* Lead the planning and delivery of decarbonisation and planned maintenance projects, including EWI, heat pumps, solar PV, and wider retrofit measures.

* Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, ensuring works are delivered within agreed cost parameters.

* Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams, ensuring effective coordination and resource allocation.

* Monitor programme progress, quality, and compliance, providing regular updates to senior management and clients.

* Conduct project‑level audits and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

* Engage with residents, stakeholders, and client representatives to maintain strong relationships and ensure a positive customer journey.

* Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation, including programmes, risk registers, reports, and quality assurance records.

What you'll need to succeed

* Proven experience delivering construction, maintenance, or retrofit projects in a similar role.
* Strong understanding of decarbonisation and energy‑efficiency measures (desirable).

* SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification.

* First Aid at Work.

* CSCS

* IOSH Managing Safely (preferable).

* Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify and manage variations.

* Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

* Excellent knowledge of construction methods, technology, and materials.

* Proficiency with IT applications including Microsoft Office, project management software, and (preferably) AutoCAD or Power Project.

What you need to do now

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