Project Manager, Project & Program Management, Operations Management

Overview
WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Planned Maintenance and Renewables team covering Carlisle and the wider Cumbria region
, including the Lake District, Whitehaven, Workington and surrounding areas
.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the successful delivery of a multi-contract social housing programme, managing a combination of planned maintenance and renewable energy works. The scope includes scaffolding, Air Source Heat Pump installations, Solar PV programmes, and window and door replacement projects
, delivered across occupied housing stock.

• Managing multiple planned maintenance and renewable energy contracts within social housing.
• Overseeing programmes involving scaffolding, Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV, and window and door replacements.
• Leading operational teams and supply chain partners across live environments.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.
• Building strong relationships with clients, residents and key stakeholders.
• Long-term opportunity within a growing Planned Maintenance and Renewables division.

• Managing project delivery across several contracts and work streams.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site management teams and operational resources.
• Monitoring programme performance and implementing solutions to mitigate risks and delays.
• Managing budgets, forecasts and commercial performance alongside internal teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Reviewing project reporting, progress updates and performance metrics.
• Driving continuous improvement and sharing best practice across projects.
• Supporting the successful mobilisation and delivery of future planned maintenance and renewable programmes.

• Proven Project Management experience within social housing planned maintenance and/or renewable energy programmes
  .
• Experience delivering multi-workstream refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of Air Source Heat Pumps, Solar PV installations, and external refurbishment works.
• Experience managing scaffolding packages and coordinating specialist subcontractors.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience with PAS
2030/PAS
2035 programmes, retrofit delivery, decarbonisation works or other renewable technologies would be advantageous.

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Car allowance
• Annual bonuses based on performance
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.

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