Project Manager

About the Opportunity

WPS are looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver large‑scale planned maintenance programmes across the West Midlands, supporting long‑standing social housing clients. This role will suit an experienced Project Manager who is already operating at this level and is comfortable managing multiple workstreams across internal and external planned works.

Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end management of planned maintenance projects across occupied social housing stock
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Programming and monitoring works across multiple trades and workstreams
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, quality and statutory requirements
• Managing budgets, cost control and reporting against programme and P&L
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client and internal stakeholders
• Overseeing successful project handover and completion

About You

Proven experience as a Project Manager (essential)
Background in social housing planned works – internal and/or external
Experience managing multiple work types (kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, heating etc.)
Strong leadership, organisation and communication skills
Comfortable working in occupied properties and customer‑facing environments
Ideally from a Tier 1 contractor (or equivalent large‑scale contractor environment)
Strong understanding of planned maintenance processes and delivery models

Eligibility

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package
• Long‑term, stable programme of work
• Opportunity to work with a well‑established social housing client base
• Career progression within a growing planned maintenance division