Project Manager

The Vacancy

WPS are looking for a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead delivery on our newly secured SHDF Retrofit contract in Oxfordshire. This is a high-impact programme targeting energy efficiency upgrades across 800 properties.

As the PM you’ll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring compliance with PAS2035 standards and managing a multidisciplinary team. The role reports into our Operations Lead

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of SHDF retrofit works including EWI, roof insulation, windows and doors, solar PV, and air source heat pumps
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Manage subcontractors and internal teams
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and PAS2035 regulations
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and clients

🎯 Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in planned works or retrofit projects
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of PAS2035 and SHDF retrofit standards
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams
• Experience in social housing environments is highly desirable

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.