Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

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We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Decent Homes and Planned Works to oversee a major social housing programme, ensuring quality delivery and team performance across multiple sites.

• Oversee the delivery of planned works within social housing stock
• Lead and manage a team of 6–7 direct employees, ensuring high performance and accountability
• Manage a £6 million per annum account, ensuring budget control and value for money
• Liaise with clients, residents, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with Decent Homes standards
• Report on KPIs, risks, and milestones to senior stakeholders

• Proven experience in managing social housing projects, ideally within Decent Homes frameworks
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million-pound budgets
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Local knowledge of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, or Milton Keynes is highly desirable

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Work for Wates:
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places, Thriving planet, Thriving people.

Location:

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom