We are looking for a Project Manager to join our busy development team and help us deliver a variety of exciting projects.
In this role you will develop new homes, for rent and sale, by project managing schemes from inception to completion. You will create and lead project teams to deliver homes and communities that enhance people’s lives. You will be passionate about sustainability, considering future generations in all that you do. Managing risk is also an important aspect of the role, and you will be effective in identifying and mitigating risks associated with development.
Key Responsibilities
1. The delivery of high-quality homes for rent and sale, meeting the strategic objectives of the organisation. Ensuring that developments are delivered in line with stated policies and procedures and to the timescales determined in the annual development programme.
2. Project management of all aspects of the construction process, working with consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered to specification, in accordance with all health & safety, legislative and funding requirements, on time and within budget. Incorporating preparation of Board and Executive Team reports for project approvals and attending meetings as required.
3. Develop homes and other buildings that achieve or improve upon legislative minimum standard in respect to energy efficiency and sustainability. Ensuring that the homes we provide are energy efficient, and that the carbon footprint of local communities is reduced. Including liaison with MMC subsidiary Celtic Offsite to help achieve these objectives on an individual scheme basis.
4. Embrace the principles of the Welsh Placemaking Charter, focussing on developments meeting aspirations of future residents and communities whilst promoting health and well-being.
5. Ensure schemes developed are commercially viable, undertaking detailed feasibility studies and financial appraisals. You will also ensure robust costs, including abnormals, are adequately identified and reported.
6. Effectively identify and manage all aspects of development risk, preparing and maintaining detailed risk registers. Including identification and evaluation of technical solutions to actual or potential risks.
7. Oversight of project completion documentation working in conjunction with Quality Officers and Development Liaison Officer to ensure information is available for the ongoing management and maintenance of the projects.
8. Develop accurate and regularly updated cashflow and programme for all schemes, including maintaining accurate information on project forecasts and timescales.
9. Contribute to the continual review of the design of specifications, standards and designs. Including understanding and actively working towards minimising our carbon footprint.
10. To provide excellent customer service by liaising with internal departments, Local Authorities, Welsh Government, Private Sector Developers and other key partners/stakeholders, in order to ensure a positive company experience and promote new business opportunities.
11. To co-ordinate the effective resolution of all matters during the defect rectification period, including finalising all adoptions and release of associated bonds, and to manage the release of retentions and obtain final certification as required with post completion reviews undertaken to maintain continuous improvement.
Personal Requirements
1. Demonstrated project management experience in a construction related discipline, including project planning from acquisition to project completion stage, identifying and managing project risks with the ability to demonstrate project governance.
2. Degree or suitable alternative (equivalent) qualification in a relevant development/construction related subject.
3. Demonstrated understanding of working with social housing providers.
4. Proven experience of coordinating multi-disciplined teams.
5. Ability to demonstrate sound project governance and technical knowledge relating to construction, including health & safety, planning legislation, building regulations and other statutory and regulatory requirements.
6. Be an excellent team player, self-motivated, with the ability to provide mentoring and/or supervision as required.
7. Proven ability to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
8. Membership (or actively seeking) of a relevant professional body, such as RICS.
9. Experience of working with social housing providers, providing mixed tenure, market rent, outright sale and other forms of non-mainstream affordable housing.
10. A working knowledge of Welsh Government social housing initiatives and funding criteria.
11. Experience of using project management and viability software, such as Pamwin or Proval.
To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter, outlining why you believe you would be successful in this role based on your experience and on the essential/desirable criteria in the job description, in no more than 1,000 words.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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