Job Description:

Project Manager (Retrofit) | Swindon / Oxfordshire | Temp-to-Perm Career Opportunity

Social Housing – Wave 3 Whole-House Retrofit Programme

£350 –£410 p/d CIS (Initial) £63k–£75k + Executive Benefits (Permanent)

Are you an ambitious Project Manager seeking a structured path into a secure, long-term permanent leadership role We are urgently seeking a dedicated Retrofit Project Manager to lead a major Wave 3 whole-house retrofit programme across Oxfordshire.

This position is explicitly offered on a Temp-to-Perm basis. It is designed to give you immediate operational ownership of a massive sustainability framework during an initial temporary period, leading directly to a permanent contract with a clear trajectory within our expanding green energy division.

THE TEMP-TO-PERM OPPORTUNITY

• The Transition: A clear, structured pathway from an initial day rate to a permanent contract and salary package.

• Initial Contract Rate: £350 – £410 per day (CIS / Dependent on payroll setup)

• Converted Permanent Salary: £63,000 – £75,000 per annum + a comprehensive benefits package upon conversion.

• The Scale: Immediate autonomy over a high-profile decarbonisation scheme covering an initial stock list of 500–800 properties—providing massive long-term job security.

LOCATION & WORKING PATTERN

• Base Location: Initially office-based in Swindon for approximately 6 months to embed with the team, transitioning to an Oxfordshire office once localised property lists are finalised.

• Site Commute: Site travel across Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, capped at a maximum of ~1 hour each way from your home base.

• Flexibility: Regular office and site attendance is required to manage delivery teams, with allocated remote admin days for focused tracker and reporting work.

THE MISSION (End-to-End Delivery)

As our Project Manager, you will use the temporary contract period to successfully establish, streamline, and scale the Wave 3 delivery programme. You will manage high-volume monthly planning targets—including ~40 Solar PV installs, ~20 Air Source Heat Pump installs, and ~40 advanced ventilation installs, alongside fabric insulation, windows, and doors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programme Governance: Take complete operational ownership of the whole-house retrofit scheme, driving multi-trade delivery to meet weekly and monthly property completion targets.

• Commercial Control: Monitor multi-million pound budgets, track live costs, flag variances, and feed directly into cost control and forecasting reports.

• Design & Engineering Review: Interpret and challenge architectural drawings and scope documents to ensure the correct energy-efficiency measures are executed per property.

• Resource & Software Scheduling: Sequence works seamlessly across multiple specialist subcontractors using Excel and Asta Powerproject trackers.

• Team Leadership: Manage on-site teams, including Site Managers and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs), while leading recruitment and onboarding as the local delivery team expands.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical point of contact for client director-level escalations.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION

To successfully transition to the permanent staff structure, you must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:

• Sector Experience: A proven background in domestic Whole-House Retrofit, Renewables, or high-volume Planned Maintenance schemes (e.g., roofing, external wall insulation, green energy installations).

• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial literacy with experience tracking project costs against a fixed master budget.

• Technical Literacy: The ability to read construction drawings and confidently discuss design intent with architects and clients.

• Software Skills: High proficiency in utilising heavy Excel trackers for live data management; familiarity with Asta Powerproject is highly advantageous.

• Mobility: A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are mandatory for travel across the property patch.

If you are a proactive Project Manager looking for a secure, high-impact Temp-to-Perm career move in the sustainability sector, apply today with your updated CV for an immediate interview.