Job Description

Reporting Group:

Assets and Investments

Assets and Investments

We are Places for People Group, we build homes and manage communities where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive, we are placemakers. At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we\'re looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we\'re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That\'s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK\'s leading Social Enterprise we\'re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about your role

You will be part of Workplace Solutions, in Workplace Solutions, we always do the right thing to support our 11,000 colleagues to work safely and collaboratively by operating and maintaining a diverse UK commercial workplace estate. Our mission is to create efficient, fit for purpose and environmentally sustainable workplace communities that support the needs and wellbeing of all our staff. To deliver on this, we surround ourselves with positive, can-do, community minded people who share our desire to deliver the best workplaces.

As our Project Manager, you will directly manage a number of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) projects in our Project Management team, that operates within the Workplace Solutions function. You will lead on delivering multiple workplace projects across the UK estate at any one time including building fit-out, life cycle works, acquisitions and disposals activities. The last few years have fundamentally changed the approach to the workplace, with an increase in homeworking, hybrid working, and the facilities required for on-site workers. You will own and manage all projects from inception to practical completion and ensure delivery of a cost-effective, client-focused solution. This is a hands-on role operating in a dynamic commercial real estate environment.

This role will be an remote position whilst there is flexibility of working from home, there will be the requirement to travel for nationwide meetings when required. This will be discussed in more detail during the interview.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

You will have a suitable project management qualification (such as the APM PMQ or similar). As a natural collaborator and strong communicator, you will have worked with a variety of stakeholders and be used to working with cross functional teams, such as IT and procurement. You will have experience of delivering projects from inception to handover, preferably in the commercial real estate environment, although general fitout and building life cycle works will be considered.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there\'s always more we can do to make you smile, that\'s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to \xc2\xa3500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What\'s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.

If you are a Places for People customer and you\'re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent - Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn\'t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

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