Major Works Manager

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MAJOR WORKS MANAGER Rendall & Rittner - £40,000 - £50,000 - Royal Arsenal Freehold Estate ROLE OVERVIEW / DEVELOPMENT DETAILS Set within the historically significant Royal Arsenal on the banks of the Thames in Woolwich, SE18, this estate blends characterful heritage with beautifully maintained communal areas and green spaces. You'll work in a riverside environment that residents are proud to call home, with the Elizabeth line and National Rail at Woolwich Arsenal a short walk away for easy connections across London. As the on-site Major Works Manager, your projects will safeguard the estate's fabric and elevate everyday life for a diverse, engaged community. ROLE EXPECTATIONS You will lead the planning, consultation, procurement and delivery of major works and long-term asset projects across the estate. Most days you'll balance time on site - inspecting areas, meeting contractors, project planning, project cycle management, reporting and budget control. You'll keep safety, quality and communication at the heart of everything you do. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You deliver major works safely, on time and within budget, with clear documentation throughout. Specifications protect the estate's heritage character and improve long-term performance. Risks are identified early, mitigated proactively and escalated appropriately. Reporting is accurate, timely and insightful, enabling confident decisions. Handover is seamless, with thorough snagging, warranties captured and maintenance plans in place. Residents feel informed, respected and supported before, during and after works. HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Surveying buildings and communal areas to define scope, priorities and project briefs. Preparing specifications, tender packs and evaluation criteria, then appointing suppliers. Running resident consultation and communications, including meetings and updates. Overseeing contractor performance on site, managing quality, safety and programme. Tracking budgets, variations and cashflow, and producing regular progress reports. Managing snagging, practical completion, warranties and asset data updates. WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR You're an organised project manager who thrives in an on-site, people-facing role. You communicate clearly, listen well and build trust with residents and contractors. You balance attention to detail with a pragmatic, solution-focused mindset. You care about safety, quality and the long-term stewardship of buildings and landscapes. You're calm under pressure and comfortable prioritising across multiple live projects. EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Delivering major works within residential estates or mixed-block environments. Writing scopes and tender documents, and leading competitive procurements. Coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and contractors. Managing leasehold resident consultation and complex stakeholder communications. Budget ownership, cost control and progress reporting using project or property systems.

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