Major Works Manager - #2097503

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enrolment into the Rendall & Rittner pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme supporting family, health, money and work
• Employee referral scheme
• Team uniform* subject to development
• Fully funded training and development opportunities
• Access to discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment

ABOUT RENDALL & RITTNER

Rendall & Rittner is one of the UK's most established and highly accredited residential leasehold property management companies, managing over 90,000 homes nationwide. Founded in 1990 on the belief that property management should be more professional, transparent and customer-focused, those principles still drive how we operate today as a founding partner of Odevo.

We are people-led and technology-enabled, investing heavily in our teams, systems and continuous improvement. Our standards are recognised through Investors in People Platinum, regulation by RICS and the FCA, and multiple industry awards, including Property Manager of the Year and Managing Agent of the Year.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team
• Interview focused on your approach to planning and delivering major works, stakeholder communication, risk and health & safety management, and scenario-based problem solving

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

INTERESTED?

Apply with your CV.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.