Location: Home-based with regular regional travel in the South of England
Contract: Permanent, Full time
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Play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and modern lift systems that directly improve the independence and wellbeing of our residents. As our Project Manager – Lifts, you’ll lead essential maintenance and installation programmes from planning to completion, ensuring high‑quality delivery, strong contractor performance, and full compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
About the Role
As our Project Manager – Lifts, you’ll manage a range of lift installation, refurbishment, and maintenance projects across our homes. You’ll coordinate contractors, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards. Your work will include overseeing lift installations, carrying out site inspections, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and maintaining accurate project and asset data.
You’ll also provide expert advice on lift systems and safety, engage positively with residents, and use data insights to strengthen how we plan and deliver safety‑critical works. Your work will directly contribute to safer, more accessible homes and a better resident experience.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Planning, coordinating, and delivering lift installation and maintenance programmes.
- Managing budgets, forecasts, valuations, and contractor payments.
- Ensuring specifications comply with legislation, guidance, and professional standards.
- Conducting site visits, condition surveys, progress inspections, and H&S compliance checks.
- Completing audits of certifications and handover documentation.
- Managing contractor performance, KPIs, and contract administration.
- Maintaining accurate project records, H&S documentation, and asset data.
- Providing expert advice on lift systems, safety, and compliance.
- Engaging residents and using feedback to improve project delivery.
- Supporting other teams and contributing to continuous improvement across the service.
What You’ll Bring
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of lift systems and compliance requirements.
- Experience delivering construction or mechanical services projects in residential or similar environments.
- Strong financial management skills, including forecasting and cost control.
- Ability to carry out site inspections, condition reports, and compliance checks.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify risks, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Digital confidence, including use of asset management systems and data insights.
- Commitment to resident safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- HNC in Construction or equivalent experience.
- Professional accreditation (e.g., MCIOB, MRICS) or working towards is welcomed.
- Relevant technical lift qualifications (e.g., LOLER/PUWER-related training) are desirable.
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