Job Description

WPS are seeking an experienced

Project Manager

to lead

planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes

across

high-rise buildings

in the

North West

. The role will focus on

cladding remediation

, as well as associated

fire and building safety works

. You will ensure compliance with the

Building Safety Act

for

Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)

. You'll be working in live environments, ensuring safety, quality, and resident engagement throughout.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end delivery of planned works and retrofit projects in

occupied HRBs

. Oversee

remediation cladding

programmes and ensure compliance with

HRB regulations

. Lead planning, budgeting, and risk management activities. Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and residents to maintain programme and quality standards. Produce detailed reports and programmes using

Power BI

and

Asta Powerproject

. Ensure alignment with

PAS 2035

and sustainability targets.

Qualifications

Degree in

Construction Management

or a related field.

CSCS Black Card

,

SMSTS

, and strong knowledge of

HRB compliance

.

APM

or

PRINCE2

certification (desirable).

Skills

Strong understanding of

live building environments

and

resident engagement

. Excellent

planning

,

budgeting

, and

risk management

capabilities. Knowledge of

Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator Gateway process.

Proficiency in

digital reporting tools

such as

Power BI

and

Asta Powerproject

. Ability to create and manage detailed programmes and reporting outputs.

Experience

Proven track record delivering

HRB projects

under the

Building Safety Act

. Experience managing

planned maintenance

and

cladding remediation programmes

in

occupied buildings

. Demonstrated ability to maintain

safety

,

quality

, and

programme

in challenging environments.


Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting



Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


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