9 Engineering Management jobs in Huddersfield

Head of Community Services

Location: Oldham (hybrid)

Salary: £69,495

Job Type: Permanent

Full, clean driving licence and access to own vehicle desirable

Purpose of the post

Responsible for leading, managing and developing the Community Services team to ensure an outcome based approach is taken to service delivery. Providing the relevant support to the Operations Director Customer First to support the development and delivery of the strategic delivery plan.

Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of the strategic delivery plan to support the vision of the development of thriving communities by designing community based interventions in conjunction with a range of internal functions and external partners to ensure positive outcomes for customers and the communities we operate in.

Responsible for increasing customer satisfaction through the delivery of innovative and efficient customer services through the Community Services Team within a strong performance framework that seeks continuous improvement.

Responsible for the strategic delivery and performance reporting of FCHO’s social value agenda, ensuring measurable, high-impact outcomes across our communities. This includes developing and implementing frameworks that align with corporate priorities, driving innovation in community investment, and embedding social value across the organisation. Accountable for evidencing impact, influencing policy, and fostering partnerships that amplify our contribution to local wellbeing and prosperity.

Role Responsibilities

• To encourage and adopt a flexible approach to service delivery across the Community Service Team. Ensuring that team members are responsive to the needs of the customer and are utilising all available data and customer feedback to generate innovative solutions to service issues and routine delivery.
• To lead on the design, development and implementation of our Thriving Communities offer. Co-ordinating internal and external partners to develop the offer and to ensure that relevant data is utilised to inform the delivery of interventions to improve customer’s lives.
• To proactively manage the monitoring and reporting of performance through the analysis of all available business intelligence, developing strategies for addressing areas of underperformance, benchmarking and driving best practice across the Community Service Team.
• To influence, design and develop innovative solutions to improve the delivery of customer centric services including the best use of the available digital technologies to promote a mobile working approach and improve customer choice for service access.
• Responsible for forecasting and managing expenditure with Finance Business Partners to ensure overall budgets are not exceeded. To ensure value for money and continual improvement year on year whilst ensuring that processes are in place allowing contracts to be monitored effectively and robustly.
• To nurture an environment that supports the leadership, motivation and development of the team through training, coaching and performance management to ensure that the team achieves or exceeds the levels set by agreed KPIs delivering assurance to Executive Team and Board.
• Accountable for ensuring and delivering effective scrutiny of FCHO services and reviewing compliance against the RoSH Consumer Standards, making appropriate changes and recommendations to the Executive Team improve FCHO services
• To manage and be accountable for the provision of volunteering and placement opportunities within FCHO and to increase and develop colleague volunteering within the wider community.

Education & qualifications

• Level 5 Housing-related qualification or willingness to work towards
• Relevant academic, vocational qualification, professional membership (or eligibility for such) or experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership, social value and customer service

Experience

• Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary work area; either one function with range of different professionals or more than one discrete function.
• Experience of working in support and customer services role in a Housing Association or an ALMO.
• Experience of managing people, including carrying out disciplinary/capability/grievance processes.
• Experience of managing budgets effectively.
• Experience of developing and setting KPI’s, analysing performance data, including monitoring and reporting on performance.
• Experience of managing and promoting continuous improvement.
• Experience of leading the design, development and successful delivery of projects.
• Experience of developing and implementing strategy, policy and procedures which are EIA compliant.
• Experience of collaborative team and partnership working across a multi-disciplinary teams/partners including health, education, customer engagement, support and enforcement

What's in it for you?

When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days plus one shut down day and eight bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn
• Death in service benefit
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan
• Automatic enrolment into a private health insurance plan
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• Discounted gym membership
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Access to an on-site wellbeing room
• Access to an on-site café
• Long service awards

Interviews and assessments to take place as soon as possible and we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a large amount of applicants.

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know & we’ll do all we can.

Head of Project Management

Location: Oldham (hybrid)

Salary: Circa £70,000 per Annum.

Job Type: Permanent

Drive Change That Matters – Lead Projects That Transform Communities

Are you an experienced project leader with a passion for social purpose and delivering meaningful, lasting change? Are you ready to lead a dynamic team at the heart of a forward-thinking housing organisation?

At FCHO, we’re committed to building thriving communities and delivering excellent services that improve lives. As Head of Project Management , you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the systems, processes and innovation that help make this happen.

The Vacancy

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services, you’ll lead FCHO’s Project Management Office (PMO), setting the strategic direction for project delivery across the organisation. You’ll champion a culture of professional, disciplined project delivery—ensuring all projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget, while meeting the highest standards of quality, collaboration, and customer focus.

You’ll manage a team of skilled Project Managers, ensuring our projects align and support FCHO’s corporate plan. Whether supporting technology transformation, customer journey improvements, or culture and process change, your leadership will be central to successful and sustainable outcomes.

So what will you be doing?

In this role your responsibilities will be:

• Lead, manage, and develop the PMO and a team of Project Managers to deliver change and improvement initiatives across FCHO
• Embed professional project management practices and promote consistent, high-quality delivery using structured methodologies to raise the profile of PMO across the organisation
• Align project delivery with FCHO’s Corporate Plan, ensuring strong governance, performance tracking, and resource planning
• Champion a customer-centric approach to project and programme management, ensuring user needs are central to all change
• Use data, KPIs and insight to monitor delivery and drive continuous improvement and accountability across the PMO
• Collaborate with colleagues across all services to identify priorities and design future-proofed, fit-for-purpose solutions
• Facilitate cross-cutting, transformational change projects that deliver measurable benefits and improved outcomes for colleagues and customers

Who are we looking for?

Essential Requirements:

• Hold a relevant project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Lean)
• Have experience managing a high-performing project management team
• Demonstrate a strong track record of delivering cross-organisational and transformational change projects
• Be confident working with stakeholders across all levels, including Executive Team and Board
• Be adept at analysing complex systems and designing future-focused, customer-friendly solutions
• Have experience in change management, continuous improvement, and embedding best practice across an organisation
• Understand the challenges and opportunities within a social housing environment
• Be committed to equality, diversity, and delivering positive outcomes for our colleagues, our customers, and our communities

What's in it for you?

When you become a part of the FCHO team, you receive a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• A 37-hour working week with hybrid working options
• Holiday entitlement is 30 days plus one shut down day and eight bank holidays.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%. We also offer a pension salary exchange scheme for eligible colleagues, helping colleagues to take home more of the money they earn
• Death in service benefit
• Automatic enrolment into a healthcare cash plan
• Automatic enrolment into a private health insurance plan
• Access to an Employment Assistance Programme
• Access to Doctorline, a 24/7 worldwide GP helpline for you, your partner and your children
• Access to our colleague benefit platform which offers discounts on hundreds of high street brands as well as providing education, support and tools to help you to live a healthier and happier life
• Discounted gym membership
• Professional subscriptions are paid for by the business where they are an essential requirement of your role.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay
• Access to an on-site wellbeing room
• Access to an on-site café
• Long service awards

Interviews and assessments to take place as soon as possible and we reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a large amount of applicants.

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills & are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know & we’ll do all we can.

CK3360843 - Director – Project Management – Real Estate

Leeds - £80-100K + Exceptional bonus and benefits package

Shape the Future of Project Delivery Across Yorkshire

We are exclusively partnered with a leading UK property consultancy to appoint a Director-level Project Manager to head up and grow a high-performing team, based in Leeds.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to step into a pivotal leadership role, leveraging an enviable client base and a strong foundation for regional growth.

The firm is a privately-owned real estate consultancy with a strong UK presence and a global reach. Known for delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions, they offer a full range of property and construction services across multiple sectors. With a collaborative culture, strong regional leadership, and a commitment to sustainability, the business continues to grow its influence across Yorkshire and beyond. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team with an enviable client base and a clear platform for further growth.

About the Role:

As Director, you will take ownership of the team’s success – leading key client relationships, winning work, and delivering high-value projects across a variety of sectors. You will be instrumental in setting the strategic direction for growth, mentoring a small, experienced team, and further developing an already respected regional presence.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven work winner , confident in building and sustaining senior client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team development experience, ideally having grown or led a consultancy team.
• A respected network across Yorkshire and surrounding regions.
• Previous experience working within a UK-based construction or property consultancy .
• Commercially minded, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Ideally MRICS qualified or similar

Why This Role?

• Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and integrity.
• Access an outstanding platform of existing clients across private and public sectors.
• Play a central role in shaping the strategic direction of a respected regional office.
• Excellent remuneration, benefits, and long-term progression opportunities.

If you’re looking for a senior leadership role with the autonomy to shape and grow a business, I would love to speak with you in confidence.

Location: Leeds (with flexible working options)

Contact: Caroline Kingsley : 07768381831 E:

All enquiries will be handled in strict confidence.

One of the highest rated building managing agents in Manchester is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor to carry out insurance rebuild cost assessments, condition surveys and help manage (primarily client liaison) major projects that we are involved with. There may also be scope to carry out level three fire risk assessments, though this isn't essential immediately. You'll be an integral part of our team, assisting our Property Managers and working directly with some of our major clients, so we need someone who knows their stuff. Our company is growing quickly, and our aim is to be the best agent in Manchester, not the biggest. Service quality and customer service is absolutely paramount, so you'd be joining a company that genuinely sits above its competitors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct re-build cost assessments, level three fire risk assessments and compartmentation surveys.
• Assist with and manage major works projects.
• Identify additional services that we can offer.
• Prepare detailed reports summarising findings and recommendations for property management strategies.
• Collaborate with Property Managers and other stakeholders to discuss survey results and implement necessary changes.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, market trends, and best practices in property management.
• Assist in the development of maintenance plans based on survey findings to enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations during all surveying activities.

Experience:

• A degree/equivalent in building surveying.
• Previous experience in property surveying.
• Creating level three fire risk assessments (not absolutely essential).
• Previous experience of completing rebuild cost assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using surveying tools and software.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential traits for success in this role.

If you are passionate about property and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Property Management Surveyor.

One of the highest rated building managing agents in Manchester is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor to carry out insurance rebuild cost assessments, condition surveys and help manage (primarily client liaison) major projects that we are involved with. There may also be scope to carry out level three fire risk assessments, though this isn't essential immediately. You'll be an integral part of our team, assisting our Property Managers and working directly with some of our major clients, so we need someone who knows their stuff. Our company is growing quickly, and our aim is to be the best agent in Manchester, not the biggest. Service quality and customer service is absolutely paramount, so you'd be joining a company that genuinely sits above its competitors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct re-build cost assessments, level three fire risk assessments and compartmentation surveys.
• Assist with and manage major works projects.
• Identify additional services that we can offer.
• Prepare detailed reports summarising findings and recommendations for property management strategies.
• Collaborate with Property Managers and other stakeholders to discuss survey results and implement necessary changes.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, market trends, and best practices in property management.
• Assist in the development of maintenance plans based on survey findings to enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations during all surveying activities.

Experience:

• A degree/equivalent in building surveying.
• Previous experience in property surveying.
• Creating level three fire risk assessments (not absolutely essential).
• Previous experience of completing rebuild cost assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using surveying tools and software.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential traits for success in this role.

If you are passionate about property and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Property Management Surveyor.

One of the highest rated building managing agents in Manchester is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor to carry out insurance rebuild cost assessments, condition surveys and help manage (primarily client liaison) major projects that our client is involved with. There may also be scope to carry out level three fire risk assessments, though this isn't essential immediately. You'll be an integral p.

One of the highest rated building managing agents in Manchester is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor to carry out insurance rebuild cost assessments, condition surveys and help manage (primarily client liaison) major projects that our client is involved with. There may also be scope to carry out level three fire risk assessments, though this isn't essential immediately. You'll be an integral part of their team, assisting their Property Managers and working directly with some of their major clients, so they need someone who knows their stuff. Our client's company is growing quickly, and their aim is to be the best agent in Manchester, not the biggest. Service quality and customer service is absolutely paramount, so you'd be joining a company that genuinely sits above its competitors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct re-build cost assessments, level three fire risk assessments and compartmentation surveys.
• Assist with and manage major works projects.
• Identify additional services that they can offer.
• Prepare detailed reports summarising findings and recommendations for property management strategies.
• Collaborate with Property Managers and other stakeholders to discuss survey results and implement necessary changes.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, market trends, and best practices in property management.
• Assist in the development of maintenance plans based on survey findings to enhance property value and tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations during all surveying activities.

Experience:

• A degree/equivalent in building surveying.
• Previous experience in property surveying.
• Creating level three fire risk assessments (not absolutely essential).
• Previous experience of completing rebuild cost assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using surveying tools and software.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential traits for success in this role.

If you are passionate about property and possess the required skills, our client encourages you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Property Management Surveyor.

Job Title: Project Manager - Change Management
Location: Halifax / Leeds (2 days a week onsite)
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 21 weeks
Rate: Circa 550/Day
Working Pattern: Full Time

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the banking industry? Our client, a leading organisation in the UK mortgage sector, is looking for a dynamic Project Manager specialising in Change Management to join their innovative team. This is your chance to lead transformational projects that enhance customer and colleague experiences!

# About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you will coordinate complex and high-risk implementations across various teams and platforms, ensuring successful integration and delivery. Your expertise in both business and technology change will be essential as you guide our client toward becoming the best bank for customers.

# Skills You'll Need:

• Agile Methodology & Tools: Lead agile teams to deliver high-priority changes, fostering a respectful and valued work environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and sustain long-term relationships, resolving blockers and influencing positive outcomes.
• Planning, Tracking, Reporting & Governance: Communicate regular status updates and resolve high-priority delivery issues.
• Leadership & Culture: Drive cultural change initiatives and understand the barriers to achieving cultural transformation.
• Coaching & Feedback: Use active listening and empathy to connect with team members, providing constructive and motivating feedback.

# Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and communicate vital integration points across Labs/Platforms to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a sequence for integration tasks in collaboration with Lab Leadership.
• Catalogue and manage dependencies, enabling the platform to deliver at pace.
• Identify and mitigate blockers to delivery, escalating issues when necessary.
• Oversee supplier performance and manage underperformance effectively.
• Coordinate integration processes across shared infrastructure to ensure safe delivery.
• Provide governance expertise for change across multiple programmes.

# Ideal Experience:

• Change management governance and methodology.
• Delivering complex and high-risk implementations.
• Business and technology change.
• Experience in Mortgage/Mortgage change functions.

# Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming the banking experience for millions.
• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment that values diversity.
• Enjoy the flexibility of agile working arrangements while driving impactful change.

If you're a proactive and enthusiastic Project Manager with a passion for driving change, we want to hear from you! Join our client in their mission to help Britain prosper by delivering exceptional mortgage services.

Apply Now to take the next step in your career and be part of a transformative journey in banking!

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