Job Description

55,019 pa + 1800 car user allowance

Full time, Fixed term contract until 25 September 2026

Sussex

Join

Southern Housing

as a

Project Manager

and lead the timely, cost-effective delivery of capital works, access systems, and cyclical decorations across our homes, ensuring statutory compliance, health & safety, and high resident satisfaction.


This role will lead the planning, delivery and completion of capital works, access systems and cyclical decoration projects across Southern Housing's portfolio. You will oversee all stages from property surveys and specification writing through to tendering, contractor management and final account reconciliation, ensuring projects meet agreed quality, cost and health & safety standards while maximising value for money and resident satisfaction.


You will monitor budgets and cashflows, report progress against KPIs, coordinate Section 20 notices, manage handovers and defects, and maintain clear, proactive communication with residents and stakeholders. Additionally, you will drive continuous improvement, advise colleagues on technical and regulatory matters, contribute to investment planning, and mentor or cover for fellow project managers as required.


This role will be based in our offices and cover

Sussex area.

With hybrid working arrangements between office, site visits and work from home, the role is offered on

Fixed Term Basis until 25 September 2026

and requires a valid driving licence and essential use of car.

What you'll need:

HND/C level qualified & SMSTS or equivalent relevant professional qualification or qualified by experience Experience and qualification in property maintenance. Detailed knowledge of housing construction, component replacement, and budget control and management. Knowledge and experience with administering various industry standard forms of contracts (TAC/JCT/TPC etc.) and schedule of rates Significant experience in contract managing capital and cyclical works contracts and projects with the ability to: review and agree specifications, manage programme and cashflow projections and make adjustment to align with budgets. Assess site set up and access issues and provide customer focused resolutions. Ability to communicate answers and solutions confidently to customers/colleagues', face to face, by phone and by writing in customer friendly language Strong negotiating and influencing skills, be persuasive and diplomatic while remaining independent
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above

six criteria

providing real examples.


Closing Date:

10th of August (Sunday) at 23:59

Shortlisting Date:

week commencing 11th of August 2025

Interview Date:

week commencing 18th of August 2025

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.

About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the

heart

of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.


A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Retailers discounts Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working

Inclusion & Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.


We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.


Work Location: In person