Working Hours: 35 Hours per week Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance Closing Date: 16 April 2026 This role is subject to - Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager level 2 (Works Manager) within the Housing Contracts and Investment Team in Strategic Housing. The team is responsible for the delivery and contract management of a number of high-profile housing led schemes across Manchester. The team also have strategic responsibility for Building & Fire safety, Regulation and zero carbon delivery plan. We are looking for a dynamic team player who will enjoy the varied and challenging work in contract management, performance management and ensuring services delivered are to a high quality. Your role You will act as the Councils key representative in ensuring that compliance is achieved by all our contractors in relation to housing legislation and contractual requirements. You will have the responsibility for the management and delivery of a range of projects across the team. You will ensure that all our contractors complies with the contracts, service delivery specifications, and procedures and to take appropriate action where the Contractor is found to be non-compliant. You will take a lead role in promoting an effective relationship, good communication and mutual co-operation between the contractors and stakeholders both internally and externally to the Council. You will also be responsible for reviewing the contractors performance including the application of any financial deductions set out in the contractual documentation. You will be someone who has: We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: Benefits we offer Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. Support During the Process Guaranteed Assessment Scheme We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the Supporting Statement section of your application. When You Join Us We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering: For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk. What we will need from you if you’re successful In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 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Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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Job ID
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