Neighbourhood Project Manager

The vacancy

Are you a dynamic project manager with a passion for community-focused initiatives? Do you thrive on delivering impactful projects while engaging with residents and stakeholders? If so, Peabody has an exciting opportunity for you to lead a series of vital property and neighbourhood projects at the Nags Head Estate in Bethnal Green.

As a Neighbourhood Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of multiple property and neighbourhood improvement projects, ensuring effective resident engagement and timely delivery. You will collaborate closely with Peabody teams, industry experts, contractors, and the Nags Head Tenant Association to co-design solutions that meet the needs of the community. Key projects include retrofits, communal space redesigns, launderette and bin store installations, and more.

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience in project management within housing/property sector.
• Project and budget management
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to property management.
• Experience of co-designing projects with tenants or the wider community
• Experience of effective communication with tenants including implementation of effective communication systems and face to face engagement
• Experience of managing retrofits over £3 million for the public sector / housing associations.
• Experience of consensus decision-making and active listening
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience of working on PAS 2035 retrofits or similar (desirable)

Qualifications:

• MRICS, CIOB, Degree or HNC or relevant qualification and/or management experience or equivalent in managing Construction projects in Investment, Repairs and Maintenance.
• CSCS card, PRINCE2, RIBA, and ARB Desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a co-designed initiative that empowers residents and improves community facilities.
• Work with a forward-thinking team committed to delivering sustainable, impactful projects.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents while enhancing your project management skills.

This role requires a Basic DBS check.

Please note this is a 1 year fixed term contract to cover a project and will end 12 months from joining date.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

• 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

Are you ready to apply?

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Tanisha at tanisha.johnson@peabody.org.uk

We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 2 June and 9 June.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.