Project Manager

Project Manager – Social Housing Retrofit Works
Location: South London
Contract Type: Contract (6 – 12 Months with possible extension)
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) schemes and wider planned maintenance programmes across occupied housing stock. The role will focus on managing retrofit and energy-efficiency improvement works – including Solar PV, external wall insulation, windows, doors, roofing, and heating upgrades – while also supporting cyclical and planned capital works such as kitchens, bathrooms, and roofing replacements.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 requirements, achieving project delivery targets, maintaining resident satisfaction, and supporting the organisation’s sustainability and net-zero goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the delivery of SHDF and planned maintenance projects from inception to completion.
* Manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards to ensure works are completed on time and within financial targets.
* Coordinate with Retrofit Coordinators, Designers, and Assessors to ensure PAS 2035 compliance.
* Manage contractors and supply chains to deliver high-quality workmanship across EWI, PV, insulation, heating, and window/door packages.
* Oversee site delivery teams, ensuring adherence to health & safety (CDM 2015) and regulatory standards.
* Liaise closely with clients, residents, and local authorities, ensuring clear communication and minimal disruption to occupied properties.
* Carry out progress meetings, reporting, and risk management across multiple concurrent projects.
* Track KPIs, cost control, variations, and forecasts through structured project reporting.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainability within the team.
Experience & Skills Required:
* Proven experience managing social housing planned works or retrofit / decarbonisation schemes.
* Strong understanding of SHDF, PAS 2030/2035, and retrofit principles.
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors across occupied housing environments.
* Excellent project planning, budget management, and reporting skills.
* Strong stakeholder communication and resident liaison abilities.
* Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety, and compliance frameworks.
* Competent with project management and reporting tools (Excel, MS Project, or similar).
* Relevant qualifications: HNC/HND/Degree in Construction, Project Management, or related field (desirable).
* CSCS Card, SMSTS, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness (preferred).
Benefits:
* Opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainable housing improvement projects.
* Work with a forward-thinking organisation committed to net-zero carbon and resident well-being.
* Competitive pay structure with potential long-term opportunities.
If you are an experienced Project Manager within the Social Housing Planned works and SHDF sector, please apply and a member of the Spencer & James Recruitment team will be in touch