Project Manager

Description

• Ensure that all data protection requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively, Asset Management colleagues, third-party suppliers and residents, providing advice and support and building constructive working relationships to effectively deliver the Group’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Work alongside legal professionals in the preparation of evidence to be presented in court
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are met in accordance with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• Undertake contract management in accordance with the appropriate form of contract, commissioning appropriate work orders, including monitoring progress to completion, ensuring contract obligations are fulfilled in line with agreed performance frameworks, identifying under performance and escalating via agreed routes as required. Utilising In-Tend, Iplanned and C365 to record and evidence compliance.
• Maintain accurate Asset Management records, including details of component replacement works, using appropriate systems and databases, ensuring the integrity and quality of data to enable regular analysis to be carried out and reporting to be completed as required.
• Deliver the programme of investment works for M&E planned investment replacement and refurbishment works for a designated number of residential properties, supporting the Contracts Manager to identify the external contractors required to effectively complete the required projects.
• Undertake pre and post contract validation surveys, with third parties where appropriate, and ensure relevant details are accurately recorded, and maintenance records kept up to date.
• Respond flexibly to any necessary changes in work priorities and undertake other duties when required to support the effective operation of the service.
• In order to fulfil the requirements of this role, you will be required to work flexibly during the hours of operation.
• Contribute to the development and review of relevant budgets including processing payments for approved contracted works, ensuring Asset Management expenditure is robustly managed in line with the Group’s financial controls, reporting as required including escalating details of planned over/under spending as appropriate.
• Support, where required, undertaking Disrepair & Fitness For Human Habitation Act repair surveys for residential properties to assess defects and condition of works, both maintenance and structurally, identifying the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to ensure standards are maintained in terms of quality and compliance.
• Ensure internal business processes are followed in line with the Group’s policy, procedures and statutory requirements.
• The role holder is expected to be committed to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Co-ordinate on site activity any associated works leading from Enforcement notices received in relation to HHSRS or other statutory nuisance, working closely with Local Authorities and customers to minimize the risk identified, ensuring rectification of the issue within agreed timescale, reducing the risk of legislative, financial and reputational risk to the Group.
• Manage project delivery for M&E planned investment works for Group residential properties, acting as project surveyor to ensure quality and compliance standards and customer expectations are met, including on-site inspections during the progress of the works. Working with consultants for creation of specifications for Lift replacements and refurbishments.
• Manage Asset Management stakeholder and customer enquiries effectively, providing clear, supportive and accurate advice or signposting as appropriate and escalating complaints and complex queries via the appropriate channels to ensure effective resolution.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of property related legislation, including Disrepair and FFHHA
• Relevant health and safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH General, or equivalent.
• Relevant building, maintenance, compliance or facilities management qualification e.g. HNC in Building (or can demonstrate relevant experience)
• Relevant professional qualification.
• Knowledge of Building Regulator approval requirements for working in High Rise buildings
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• It is a requirement that the role holder holds a current, valid UK driving license and has access to a vehicle for travelling across the South & London region.
• Experience of successfully undertaking site visits including post inspections and identification of building defects.
• Effective contract management skills.
• Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements.
• Extensive experience in the building industry particularly around Lift replacements / refurbishments and commercial and domestic boilers, ideally working within a customer focussed housing repair and maintenance team with a strong understanding of building maintenance terminology and repair activities.
• Understanding of HHSRS, Party Wall Act and Environmental Health Act
• Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation, including the ability to successfully persuade and influence others.
• Customer focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand requirements of Section 20 notifications for leasehold customers where investment required.
• Thorough understanding of project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance