Project Manager - Freelance - SHDF

Job Title

Project Manager - Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)

Location

Milton Keynes

Duration

ASAP - End of March

Contract Type

Temporary / Freelance / Contract

Pay Rate

Competitive Day Rate

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced

Project Manager to take operational control of a key Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) retrofit scheme in Milton Keynes running through until the end of March.

You will lead the overall project lifecycle, driving commercial performance, supply chain management, client reporting, and delivery of multi-measure energy efficiency retrofits across occupied social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

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Project Delivery

End-to-end management of the SHDF scheme, ensuring key milestones and funding deadlines are met through to the end of March.

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Technical Oversight

Manage the delivery of renewable technologies and insulation measures, including

Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs), Loft Insulation, and Cavity Wall Insulation (CWI).

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PAS Compliance

Ensure all works strictly align with

PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 standards and framework specifications.

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Commercial & Programming

Monitor budget allocation, manage sub-contractor valuations, drive short- and medium-term master programmes, and report on project KPIs.

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Client & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary liaison for the local authority/housing association, chairing progress meetings and providing regular performance updates.

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Leadership

Lead site teams, Site Managers, and Resident Liaison Officers (RLOs) to maintain safety, quality, and high customer satisfaction ratings in occupied homes.

Person Specification & Qualifications

Essential

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Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering

social housing retrofit, SHDF, ECO, or warmworks contracts.

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In-depth technical knowledge of decarbonisation measures (

Solar PV, ASHP, CWI, Loft Insulation).

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Solid working knowledge of

PAS 2030 / PAS 2035 retrofit frameworks.

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Valid

SMSTS and

CSCS Card (Black / Gold preferred).

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Strong commercial acumen and team management skills.

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Experience managing client relationships with local authorities or housing associations.

Desirable

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Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Management or PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordinator qualification.

How to Apply

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