We own and manage c.7,500 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.
We've also concluded a review of how we work in the future, with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.
Here at Havebury Housing, we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our fantastic Development Team! This role supports the Director of Development and Deputy Chief Executive and wider development team as an assistant project manager. You will be expected to represent the organisation externally with residents and consultants in order to help meet the development objective to provide new affordable homes.
Requirements
Outline of Key Responsibilities...
- To assist with the implementation of quality control procedures covering contractor performance, building defects, post contract site visit inspections on your own or alongside other Development Team members, including Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
- Attend site meetings and handovers where necessary
- Develop productive working relationships with consultants and contractors where required ensuring a high standard of probity and integrity
- Co-ordinate and monitor checking and verification of all handover documents to ensure they are correct and the necessary fields on gas, electric, etc. certificates have been completed
- Co-ordinate, attend and follow up on all snagging and de-snagging items to ensure that all properties are defect free before final handover
- Effective use of project management and project appraisal tools/software to ensure successful delivery of projects
We are looking for someone who has...
- Either studying or prepared to undertake a construction related qualification at level 4 or above
- An understanding of the construction process
- Competent with Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
- Ability to plan and manage own workload
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Ability to produce and present reports
- Excellent written and communication skills
Benefits
In return, we are offering...
- An annual salary of £35,329.35 plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum
- We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate full hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
- Flexible working around a 37 hour week
- Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
- Pension - between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
- Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
- Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
- Competitive medical cashback plan
"At Havebury we operate a no closing date policy and evaluate candidates upon application. Therefore please apply without delay."
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.