Senior Project Manager

Goodman Masson Limited; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Asset Investment (Planned Works) located in the Oxford–Cambridge Corridor. The role involves overseeing capital investment programs, ensuring compliance, and leading a team to deliver effective housing solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction, leadership skills, and knowledge of health & safety regulations. This position offers hybrid working and the chance to impact community housing positively.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Focus on wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Construction or property background with knowledge of refurbishment.
• Understanding of health & safety within social housing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a strong SHEQ culture.
• Manage and develop Project Managers and Officers.
• Deliver planned works and capital investment programmes.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety compliance

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIH Level 3

RICS or CIOB

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Asset Investment (Planned Works)

Location: Oxford–Cambridge Corridor (hybrid working available)

Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with bpha, a forward-thinking housing association with a clear mission to build thriving, connected communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

bpha is now seeking a Senior Project Manager – Asset Investment (Planned Works) to lead the delivery of capital investment and refurbishment programmes across its housing portfolio. This is a senior role with real influence over long-term asset strategy, customer experience and programme delivery.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the Asset Investment (Planned Works) team, ensuring capital programmes are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget, while maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes and value for money.

You will be accountable for contractor performance, stakeholder engagement, resident consultation and the continuous improvement of planned works delivery across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a strong SHEQ culture, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, HSAW 1974, MHSWR, British Standards and Section 20 requirements

• Manage, coach and develop Project Managers and Officers, setting clear objectives and supporting performance and succession planning

• Lead the delivery of planned works and capital investment programmes, defining scopes, milestones and KPIs prior to commencement

• Oversee procurement and contract administration in line with policy, including performance management through KPIs

• Own budgets and forecasting, working closely with Finance, Asset Data, Compliance and Property Services teams

• Champion customer experience, ensuring clear communication, effective complaint resolution and continuous learning from resident feedback

• Ensure robust governance, data integrity and compliance with GDPR, financial regulations and internal policies

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and people management experience

• A construction or property background with solid knowledge of residential maintenance, refurbishment and contract administration

• Excellent understanding of health & safety and compliance within social housing

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills

• Confidence working with asset management systems, data and reporting

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) – essential

• CIH Level 3 and RICS or CIOB – desirable

About bpha

bpha is a leading housing association operating across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor, managing over 20,000 homes and supporting more than 33,000 residents. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and affordability, bpha reinvests in existing homes while continuing to develop new, energy-efficient housing.

bpha’s culture is underpinned by clear values:

• We are ambitious

• We are better together

• We show empathy

• We take responsibility

Employees benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment focused on wellbeing, development and long-term impact.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jack Benson [e-mail] at Goodman Masson.