Project Manager

WPS are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Halton, leading the successful delivery of retrofit and planned social housing works across occupied properties.

This role is ideal for a Project Manager who understands the complexities of working in resident‑facing environments and has a strong background in retrofit and planned maintenance programmes within social housing.

Due to the nature of the role candidates have the option to work from our offices in Halton, Oldham or Liverpool.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the end‑to‑end delivery of retrofit and planned works projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality and customer satisfaction.

You'll work closely with site teams, commercial colleagues, clients and resident‑focused teams to ensure works are delivered with minimal disruption and a strong customer-first approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planned social housing works from mobilisation through to completion
• Oversee programme delivery, budgets, quality and H&S compliance
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide regular progress updates
• Ensure resident engagement and customer service standards are upheld
• Identify and manage risks, issues and change throughout the project lifecycle

What We're Looking For

• Essential: Proven experience as a Project Manager within retrofit and planned social housing works
• Strong understanding of working in occupied properties
• Experience and understanding of PAS2035:2023 and energy efficiency measures
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
• Commercially aware with strong programme and cost control experience
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve homes and communities
• Supportive, professional and people‑focused environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of key planned works programmes

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard 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