Hybrid Project Manager

at Incommunities

• Job title: Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: £54,339 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bradford, United Kingdom

About the role

• Project Manager with new build experience at Incommunities, a social housing landlord providing affordable homes. Managing projects, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with development strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the Development and Growth team in the delivery of Incommunities Group growth and Asset Management strategy by delivering the Development Programme in accordance with the groups Policies and Procedures. Ensuring that agreed targets are met and that new build projects are delivered within budget and to timescale.
• Management portfolio will include a range of schemes including, HE granted funded sites and S106 acquisitions, delivering mixed tenure solutions, providing rent, Shared Ownership and outright sale new build homes.
• Input into the review of Development Policies and Procedures, and to be pro-active in terms of identifying and analysing new ways of producing homes in accordance with the Development Strategy, always seeking innovation in design, procurement or funding.
• Provide continuous improvement to meet the needs of customers and stakeholders (internal and external)- in relation to product design and quality.
• Support in the preparation of Board reports / management updates and obtain appropriate approvals in accordance with the company’s Financial Regulations.
• Brief, procure and manage external consultant teams of employers' agents, architects, structural engineers, and principal designers. In conjunction with consultant teams, manage the procurement of contractors in accordance with Incommunities requirements.
• To be lead Project Manager and budget holder for build projects including where appropriate managing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure a well-co-ordinated, efficient approach to development delivery including cashflows.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with networks of agents, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders in the development process.
• Develop strategic partnerships with external agencies such as local authorities, investors/funders, construction companies, consultants and other organisations.
• Undertake market research where appropriate and liaise with valuers and agents in relation to markets and specific projects.
• Establish and maintain fully compliant Homes England audit files from the start of each project. Ensure that all necessary systems and performance measures are updated for use by Senior Managers and other areas of the business.
• Undertake site visits and actively identify, mitigate, manage, and report to all risks associated with projects.
• Other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the organisation, to ensure effective delivery of allocated projects.
• Maintain a strong awareness of the external environment, particularly in relation to the housing and development market, and identify opportunities in line with the Incommunities strategic priorities

Requirements

• You have more than 2 years' experience of working in project management in a housing role.
• You have experience of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, and in creating and interpreting financial appraisals.
• You have knowledge of property development and construction processes and a good understanding of the statutory and regulatory procedures and performance requirements.
• You have a detailed knowledge of housing development procedures.
• Right to work in the UK, visa sponsorship isn't available
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary up-to £54,339 per year (Figure includes market supplement)
• £1,000 car allowance per year plus mileage
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support