The vacancy
Senior Project Manager leads the planned works team to deliver cost‑effective, customer‑focused cyclical and planned maintenance. They manage internal stakeholders and external contractors to meet operational, contractual, and statutory requirements, including CDM regulations. The role includes oversight of budgets, forecasting, and spend profiling for planned and cyclical works.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and other statutory obligations.
* Monitor health and safety through site visits and documentation.
* Lead a team of project managers, officers, and coordinators.
* Conduct performance reviews and manage recruitment.
* Deliver efficient programmes of work with clear targets and milestones.
* Manage leaseholder consultations and ensure quality, cost, and time targets are met.
* Ensure contractor performance meets targets and resolve conflicts.
* Develop and monitor budgets with finance and asset data teams.
* Engage residents for feedback and improve satisfaction.
* Provide guidance across the department and deputise for the Asset Investment Manager.
* Ensure adherence to policies, financial regulations, and GDPR.
Required Skills
* Strong leadership and customer care skills.
* Problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office and asset management software.
* Knowledge of construction and residential maintenance.
* Understanding of contract administration and health & safety legislation.
* Experience in budget management and team leadership.
* Degree or equivalent experience (Essential).
* CIH Level 3, RICS/CIOB (Desirable).
Disclaimer: Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About us
bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high‑quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes— for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.
Our vision and values
To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day‑to‑day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious. We are better together. We show empathy. We take responsibility.
Benefits
Money & Time
* Holiday entitlement of 28‑33 days a year, plus public holidays
* Contributory pension scheme
* Competitive pay
* Life assurance cover
Health & Wellbeing
* Private healthcare
* Mental Health First Aid
* Counselling service
* Eye tests
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free annual flu jabs
* Wellbeing activities and events
* Free fruit and refreshments
Recognition
* Long service award
* Annual staff recognition awards
* Discretionary reward scheme
Lifestyle
* Annual volunteering day
* Social events, clubs and activities
* Breakout areas
* Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
Development
* Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
* Workshops and training sessions for new skills
* A fresh and modern eLearning platform
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