Project Officer

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week), 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, agile working.

Do you have experience managing construction and refurbishment projects from inception to completion? Are you confident in liaising with consultants, contractors, and internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of housing investment programmes? Do you have strong organisational skills, technical knowledge, and a passion for quality and community-focused outcomes?

Job Purpose:

As the Project Officer at Queens Cross Housing Association, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of capital investment and development projects across our housing stock. Working within our Development Investment team, you’ll ensure that new build and improvement projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

We are looking for someone with a solid technical or construction-related background, who can coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage risk, and deliver excellent outcomes for our tenants and communities. Experience in social housing or public sector projects is desirable, but not essential - we welcome candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to quality, value for money, and collaborative working.

You will

Manage a range of refurbishment, improvement, and new build projects from start to finish
Support procurement processes and contractor management
Monitor project performance, budgets, and compliance
Liaise effectively with design teams, contractors, consultants, and tenants
Maintain project documentation and reporting to key stakeholders
Champion health & safety, sustainability, and inclusive design in all projects

Essential criteria:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in delivering property or construction projects
HNC (or equivalent) in construction management, surveying, or related discipline
Proven track record of working with contractors and consultants to deliver high-quality outcomes
Strong IT and communication skills, with the ability to analyse information and produce clear reports

For further information on the role, the full job description/person specification is available to download from our website.

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more. Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

How to apply:

Download an application and return it via the email detailed on the form by the relevant closing date. Alternatively, you can complete our online application form by the closing date specified.

Please note - CV will not be accepted.

Further information about our recruitment process can be found in our recruitment guidance note.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Recruitment@qcha.org.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025.

Shortlisting is expected to take place on Friday 5th September 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 15th September 2025.