Project Manager - Major Works

Salary:

£45,000.00 - £55,000.00 Per year ‌

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere , every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

About the Role

Are you an experienced construction professional ready to lead high-value projects that truly make a difference?

Key Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day management of major works projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

Oversee financial control including forecasting, purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs)

Develop and maintain detailed project plans with robust audit trails

Monitor contractor performance through regular reviews and progress meetings

Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and CDM regulations

Maintain oversight of regulatory , statutory and building safety obligations

Drive strong data governance within the Building Safety and Compliance domain

Promote a positive culture of safety , accountability and collaboration

Provide accurate financial forecasting and variance analysis

Build strong working relationships across teams, contractors and partners

Prepare reports and seek approvals from relevant management groups

Champion customer satisfaction , value for money and service excellence

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

Strong experience managing construction projects and contractors

Extensive knowledge of building pathology , health & safety and construction regulations

Proven ability to manage budgets, forecast expenditure and analyse performance metrics

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience operating in complex, fast-paced environments

Strong understanding of compliance, data governance and regulatory frameworks

Track record of delivering high levels of customer satisfaction

Desirable :

Experience within a large Housing Association or social housing environment

PRINCE2 (or equivalent) project management qualification

Experience managing multi-disciplinary specialist contractors

Knowledge of performance improvement within housing

Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)

Experience with repairs and asset management systems (e.g. Keystone, DRS, Uniclass/URM)

Why Join SNG?

At SNG, we're committed to maintaining and improving our homes to protect their long-term value while meeting the evolving needs of our residents. You'll join a collaborative , forward-thinking organisation where safety , compliance and customer focus drive everything we do.

Ready to lead meaningful projects with real impact?

Apply today and help shape the future of our property portfolio .

Job Description

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)

Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package

3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days

Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay

Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover

Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.