About the role
We have a new opportunity for a Retrofit Programme Delivery Manager to join The Guinness Partnership on a full time, 35 hour per week, permanent basis. This role can be based from our Oldham, London, Bristol or Sheffield office with an agile working approach helping enable flexible, collaborative working to support with retrofit sustainability projects and contract management.
Reporting to the Regional Head of Planned Investment Delivery you will play a vital role in leading a team responsible for retrofit sustainability projects that include complex planned works whilst providing the highest level of customer service, maintaining compliance with funding requirements and adhering to the Asset Strategy.
What we are looking for
You will be an experienced leader delivering large‑scale national retrofit programmes with full accountability for safety, compliance, budget control and technical quality. Skilled in managing multi‑disciplinary teams, contractors and customer engagement while driving consistent, compliant and value‑focused sustainability projects. Strong in financial oversight, contract management and performance reporting, ensuring funding is maximised, risks are managed, and programmes are delivered to a high standard. Committed to continuous improvement, excellent service delivery and motivating teams to achieve strong resident and organisational outcomes.
You will also be able to demonstrate these essential skills:
Project management experience delivering complex and high value asset investment programmes with a focus on retrofit at scale.
Demonstrable commercial acumen and budget management of all aspects of large and multiple projects.
Proven experience of providing excellent customer service.
Performance management and motivating a team of professionals.
Experience engaging with regulatory bodies (include government) as part of externally funded programmes, such as SHDF, SHF, ECO4 etc.
In depth knowledge and experience of building construction, retrofit principles and planned works to current legislation and regulations, including CDM regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written, and have experience with writing reports at a senior level.
Excellent planning and organisational skills and proven experience of successfully delivering major and complex projects.
Proven ability and experience to manage H&S obligations.
Knowledge of MS Office, housing and property management systems and an understanding of new technologies related to housing.
Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard.
Desirable skills:
Up to date practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, PAS2035, and associated construction practices.
Extensive knowledge of building/fire safety, retrofit and renewal/regeneration component replacement.
In depth knowledge and understanding of social landlord activities.
Essential Qualifications:
Educated to level 6 (Degree) in building, construction surveying or similar.
Qualified or is working towards a qualification in Retrofit coordination accredited under PAS 2035: 2023.
Desirable Qualifications:
Chartered status of RICS or CIOB or similar professional body (or working towards).
Please note, in addition to the advertised salary this role includes an additional £6,000 London Job Supplement if based from our Euston Road office.
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Salary description
£72852.00 - £72852.00 per year