The Vacancy
WPS are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes across high-rise buildings in the North West. The role will focus on cladding remediation, as well as associated fire and building safety works. You will ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). You’ll be working in live environments, ensuring safety, quality, and resident engagement throughout.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end delivery of planned works and retrofit projects in
occupied HRBs. Oversee
remediation cladding programmes and ensure compliance with
HRB regulations. Lead planning, budgeting, and risk management activities. Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and residents to maintain programme and quality standards. Produce detailed reports and programmes using
Power BI and
Asta Powerproject. Ensure alignment with
PAS 2035 and sustainability targets.
Qualifications
Degree in
Construction Management or a related field.
CSCS Black Card,
SMSTS, and strong knowledge of
HRB compliance.
APM or
PRINCE2 certification (desirable).
Skills
Strong understanding of
live building environments and
resident engagement. Excellent
planning,
budgeting, and
risk management capabilities. Knowledge of
Building Safety Act and Building Safety Regulator Gateway process. Proficiency in
digital reporting tools such as
Power BI and
Asta Powerproject. Ability to create and manage detailed programmes and reporting outputs.
Experience
Proven track record delivering
HRB projects under the
Building Safety Act. Experience managing
planned maintenance and
cladding remediation programmes in
occupied buildings. Demonstrated ability to maintain
safety,
quality, and
programme in challenging environments.
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.
Work for Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.
We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:
Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.
We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
Awards
BEST PROJECT
Inside Housing Development Awards
WINNER
2022 Construction News Awards Winner
GOLD AWARD
Investors in People 2022
GOLD AWARD
Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
TOP 50 EMPLOYERS
2022 Top 50 Employers for Women
WINNER
2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards
