Director of Project Management

Regional Director of Project Management

• Annual Salary: £88k - £107k plus £5k car allowance
• Location: Manchester
• Job Type: Full-time

Reed is exclusively recruiting on behalf of one of the largest providers of affordable housing in the UK for a Regional Director of Project Management. This pivotal role is based in Manchester and offers a competitive salary package. The organisation is renowned for its significant contributions to addressing the housing crisis, both as a social landlord and a developer of new housing.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee Project Management, Design Management, Cost Planning, and integration of these elements to convert development briefs into de-risked, deliverable projects.
• Ensure all projects adhere to approved commercial assessments, budgets, timelines, and planning requirements.
• Manage the regional project management team, collate regional reports, and monitor KPIs.
• Provide leadership in governance and delivery of programs, ensuring they meet intended outcomes through effective risk and issue management.
• Approve project plans, ensuring compliance with the organisation's project management framework and wider governance structures.
• Lead negotiations and manage annual and long-term project resource budgets.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Member of RICS, CIOB, or other relevant professional body.
• Extensive experience with a contractor, developer, housebuilder, or consultant in pre-construction activities across various procurement types with scheme values averaging £50m up to £200m.
• Proficient in commercial procurement, contract, supply chain, and 3rd party management.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with a wide variety of audiences.
• Strong understanding of real-time reporting and programming activities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage both internal and external teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £88k to £107k, plus a £5k car allowance.
• Opportunity to work with the UK's largest housing association.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the community by providing affordable housing solutions.

To apply for the Regional Director of Project Management position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Reed is proud to support the recruitment for this significant position. Mel Applin @ Reed