Senior Project Officer (Assets)

This is a really exciting time to join our team as we are looking for someone to join our Investment directorate as a Senior Project Officer. 

What you’ll be doing 

In this role you will play a key part in managing the delivery of the organisation’s capital investment programme which will result in over £150 million of improvements to our homes and neighbourhoods over the next three years.

You will be responsible for ensuring all necessary information is in place to commence programmes, ensuring the principal contractor is in a position to undertake the works in accordance with agreed timescales and budgets. You will also be responsible for ensuring that programmes of work are developed, and that the principal contractor delivers them, to required legislative and regulatory requirements, including those related to building safety and compliance.

The workstreams and projects you will be responsible for include roofing, external environment and building safety works which make a huge difference to our customers’ homes and neighbourhoods. You will be involved in these exciting projects from concept, through pre-construction working in a small team to develop a pipeline of projects as well as overseeing the construction phase which is delivered by WDH’s in-house principal contractor.

What we’re looking for 

• qualification at Level 4 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework, such as a HNC, Award, Certificate or Diploma at level 4 or equivalent;
• an IOSH – Managing Safety certificate;
• experience in the project management of construction projects in excess of two million pounds;
• experience of and significant success in establishing and maintaining effective performance measures that have returned continuous improvement in service delivery;
• knowledge and practical experience of Project Management to deliver projects using project management software as a tool do this;
• a proven track record in a position in a property services department of a housing or construction organisation;
  experience in the delivery of investment programmes through partnering arrangements;
• a well-developed understanding of client/contractor functions delivering investment programmes within a large organisation; and
• a flexible approach to workloads dictated by business needs.

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below. 

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact Tony Johnson, Assets Projects Manager on 07827288176. 

Please note that interviews will be scheduled on week commencing 13 January 2025.

WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;
• an extra day off on your birthday;
• generous employer pension contribution;
• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
• a wide range of personal development opportunities;
• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
• access to WDH Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;
• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

How to apply

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address). 
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the date specified at the top of this page.

What happens next? 

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.