Benefits

We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.

That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.

Our full benefits offering can be found here: https://www.bpha.org.uk/about-us/bpha-colleague-benefits/139/

Project Manager - Asset Investment / Planned Works (Social Housing)

Location: Bedford (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 plus £2,000 car allowance

Full Time | Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the delivery of our annual planned and cyclical maintenance programmes. This is a key role within our Property Services and Compliance directorate, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.

A central part of the role is ensuring the safe and high-quality performance of contractors. The postholder will rigorously monitor health and safety standards, ensuring all contractors work safely on site, follow method statements and risk assessments, and deliver works that meet contractual, statutory, and bpha requirements.

You will manage projects from inception through to completion, working collaboratively with colleagues, residents, and external partners to ensure excellent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver planned and cyclical maintenance projects, ensuring compliance with legislation including CDM 2015.
• Ensure all works are undertaken to accord with bpha statutory obligations including but not limited to the CDM regulations 2015.
• Review and comment on contractor risk assessments and method statements, maintaining strong SHEQ standards.
• Support procurement activities in line with policy, reviewing quotations and ensuring value for money.
• Monitor contractor performance, chair progress meetings, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Manage budgets, review applications for payment, and work with finance colleagues on forecasting and reporting.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Provide support to colleagues across the team and deputise for the Senior Project Manager when required.
About You

You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and confidence in managing contractors and budgets. You will be an experienced construction professional, ideally with sound knowledge of residential maintenance, repairs and refurbishment.

Essential experience and skills
• Experience delivering planned maintenance or asset investment projects in social housing or similar environments.
• HNC or HND in Construction Management or Building Surveying.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015 and issues such as asbestos.
• Experience of managing contracts, monitoring performance, and managing budgets.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent customer care skills and commitment to equality and diversity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable
• Knowledge of Section 20 leaseholder consultation requirements.
• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, APM).
• Health and safety training such as IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH.
Why Join Us?

At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do:
We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions.
We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer.
We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team.
We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference.
Employee Benefits

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a pay cheque. In addition to a wealth of other benefits and as part of our commitment to your wellbeing and development, we offer:
• A competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days (increasing with length of service to 33 days) plus paid bank holidays.
• Generous contributory pension scheme, with up to 12% contributed by bpha.
• Free private health care (family members can also be added at a cost).
• Free life assurance.
• Discounted gym membership.
• A range of free wellbeing services including digital gym and fitness classes.
• Hybrid working.
How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful difference, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver safe, high-quality homes for our residents.

About bpha

bpha is a leading Housing Association in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, providing high-quality, affordable homes and services. We own or manage over 19,500 properties and reinvest all income into improving homes, building new ones, and supporting communities. Our vision is to build places where people can live happily in homes they can afford, guided by value that shape everything we do.