Property Improvements Project Manager 12 Month FTC

1 week ago

Kings Hill, Kent, United Kingdom Orbit Group Full time
We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live.

More than 100,000 people live in our homes.
If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role

The aim of this role is to commission and manage specialist contractors delivering component work packages within Orbit Housing Associations planned investment programmes ensuring high standards of quality, value for money and completion within agreed timescales.

This role will specialise in Fire Safety, therefore previous Fire Safety / Fire legislation experience is key.

This role is part of Customer & Communities where you'll help us to lead the way keeping our promise to more than 100,000 customers.

This role is open to both the East and South East regions, so candidates of either location will be considered.

What you'll achieve
Lead the planning and delivery of all aspects of the component investment programmes issued under the direction of the Contracts Manager with an annual value approximately £10m
Commission, review and manage contractor performance including, quality, progress and value for money and make written recommendations for improvement to be discussed and addressed at Operational Meetings
Ensure that all programmes are compliant with CDM Regulations 2015 including the preparation of Pre-construction Information, appointment of Principal Designers, the review of competencies and that all other statutory information is in place (Construction Phase Plans and RAMS), and that necessary information is recorded on Orbits management systems
Conduct and/or manage recorded quality audits including sampling of works both during and after completion. Instruct and manage defect rectification and issue necessary completion records when complete
Carry out appropriate and thorough surveys to support the specification and accurate quantification of component programmes, and ensure decisions are properly documented to evidence best practice
What you'll bring
Essential skills
Relevant building qualification such as HNC/BTEC (minimum level 2) or equivalent proven experience of working in a technical role delivering construction project or programmes of investment to time, cost, and quality standards
Project Management experience and on-site supervision of major contracts and experience of investment works with customers in their own homes
Experience of working on projects involving fire safety / fire legislation
Knowledge and experience of general professional disciplines including programming, quantity surveying, contract management and design
Experience of delivering a programme of work in a way that achieves high levels of Customer satisfaction
Able to travel to meet the requirements of the role
Willing and able to participate in the out of hours emergency duty rota
Why Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive.

For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills.

As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of
We're proud to make a difference to people together.

We're values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
Online application
Interview(s)
Decision and offer
We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check

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