Project Manager – Major Works Full Time NEW

Bournemouth, Dorset
SNG (Sovereign Network Group)

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people’s lives, and you’ll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.

We are now the 6th largest housing association by size – with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.

About the Role:

Are you an experienced construction professional ready to lead high-value projects that truly make a difference?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day management of major works projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Oversee financial control including forecasting, purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with robust audit trails
• Monitor contractor performance through regular reviews and progress meetings
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation and CDM regulations
• Maintain oversight of regulatory, statutory and building safety obligations
• Drive strong data governance within the Building Safety and Compliance domain
• Promote a positive culture of safety, accountability and collaboration
• Provide accurate financial forecasting and variance analysis
• Build strong working relationships across teams, contractors and partners
• Prepare reports and seek approvals from relevant management groups
• Champion customer satisfaction, value for money and service excellence

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Strong experience managing construction projects and contractors
• Extensive knowledge of building pathology, health & safety and construction regulations
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecast expenditure and analyse performance metrics
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience operating in complex, fast-paced environments
• Strong understanding of compliance, data governance and regulatory frameworks
• Track record of delivering high levels of customer satisfaction

Desirable:

• Experience within a large Housing Association or social housing environment
• PRINCE2 (or equivalent) project management qualification
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary specialist contractors
• Knowledge of performance improvement within housing
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
• Experience with repairs and asset management systems (e.g. Keystone, DRS, Uniclass/URM)

Why Join SNG?

At SNG, we’re committed to maintaining and improving our homes to protect their long-term value while meeting the evolving needs of our residents. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where safety, compliance and customer focus drive everything we do.

Ready to lead meaningful projects with real impact?

Apply today and help shape the future of our property portfolio.