Project Manager – Social Housing

Approach Personnel Ltd

Project Manager – Social Housing Planned Works (Kitchens, Bathrooms & Doors)

Location: Within the M25 (must be able to travel across London and surrounding areas)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary/Package: Up to £60,000 + excellent benefits (Car allowance, 25 days holiday + BH & Birthday, Pension, Healthcare)

The Role

We’re recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery across a Social Housing refurbishment and planned maintenance programme within the M25.

This role is ideal for a Project Manager with a proven track record in Housing Association / Local Authority refurbishment, particularly delivering internal planned works programmes such as kitchens, bathrooms, and door replacements.

The Project

You’ll be responsible for the successful delivery of refurbishment and planned works across a social housing contract, including:
Internal planned works: kitchens & bathrooms (K&B), door replacements
Repairs & maintenance (R&M) and component replacement
Resident-focused delivery in occupied properties, ensuring excellent customer care and minimal disruption

Key Responsibilities

As Project Manager, you will:

* Plan, programme and manage multiple workstreams across planned maintenance contracts

* Coordinate labour, materials, and subcontractors to meet delivery targets

* Lead site teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery

* Manage works within occupied properties, minimising disruption and preventing complaints

* Maintain strong communication with clients, residents, and internal teams

* Monitor programme performance, KPIs, and budgets

* Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies

* Ensure all works meet required specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements

* Produce regular progress reports for client and internal meetings

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you must have:

* Proven Project Management experience within Social Housing planned works

* Strong experience delivering internal refurbishment programmes (Kitchens, Bathrooms, Doors)

* Experience working in occupied properties and managing resident expectations

* Excellent Health & Safety knowledge

* Ability to manage multiple sites/projects simultaneously

* Strong organisational and communication skills

* Commercial awareness and experience working alongside commercial teams

* Valid CSCS card

* First Aid at Work

* Full UK driving licence

* Must be able to travel across the M25 region

Desirable Experience

* Experience delivering high-volume K&B programmes

* Knowledge of social housing frameworks and client KPI environments

* Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors

What’s On Offer (Benefits)
Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
Car allowance / salary sacrifice scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off
Pension scheme
Private healthcare & dental care
Life insurance
Annual pay reviews
Training and development opportunities
Retail and lifestyle discounts

Apply

If you’re a Project Manager with strong Social Housing planned works experience—particularly kitchens, bathrooms, and doors—and can operate within the M25, apply today