Project Delivery Manager; Planned & Major Works

Our Planned Investment Delivery teams deliver a cyclical programme of improvements that enhance the quality and safety of our residents’ homes.

We have a new opportunity for an experienced
Project Delivery Manager
to join the Guinness team. This is a full time, permanent role, based in our Bristol office. Your time will be split between on‑site visits, office-based work, and some home working.

As a Project Delivery Manager, your primary purpose will be to lead the successful delivery of planned works, which includes work to windows, roofs, doors and other parts of the building fabric. You’ll work closely with, and manage, external consultants and contractors under a long term, Target Cost Model and Open Book Planned Partnering Contract (PPC) to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. That is why we are seeking with someone with firsthand experience of delivering planned works within a housing or public sector environment. You’ll also be a confident collaborator with the ability to develop positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors and residents alike. We are looking for someone who can uphold and represent Guinness as a client lead when engaging with our external contractors.

You’ll be able to demonstrate the following::

• Proven experience of working within teams successfully delivering large scale planned investment projects.
• Commercial acumen and experience of managing all commercial aspects of multiple projects.
• Experience of contract management with external and internal contractor organisations delivering multi discipline projects to achieve value for money and quality.
• Proven experience of providing excellent customer service, including consulting with residents as part of planned works.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Good knowledge of building construction and repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations.
• Experience of effective budget management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive project management experience working in the built environment, including component replacement, fire safety and retrofit projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the activities of a social landlord.

• Educated to Level 5 (HND) or higher in Building, Construction, surveying, or equivalent.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and to view the essential and desirable criteria, please review the role profile.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria.