Do you enjoy turning plans into successful housing projects?
From designing improvements to existing homes and managing refurbishment programmes, to delivering conversion and new-build schemes, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape and improve housing across the New Forest.
As our Housing Project Manager, you'll lead a diverse range of housing projects from initial design and procurement through to construction and completion. Working closely with contractors, consultants, residents and colleagues, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and to a high standard. Whether you're modernising existing council homes or supporting the delivery of new housing opportunities, you'll play a key role in making a lasting difference for our communities.
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong project management skills with technical construction knowledge, enjoys solving problems and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes. If you thrive on managing multiple projects, building positive relationships and seeing tangible results from your work, we'd love to hear from you.
What’s in it for you?
As part of our commitment to being a supportive and people‑centred employer, we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both in and outside of work:
- £45,511- £48,731 per annum (pay award pending) Up to £49,758 for exceptional performance once in post
- 27 days plus bank holidays, rising by an additional week’s leave after 5 years of continuous local authority service
- Hybrid working, with flexibility across our sites, and home working
- Buying and Selling of annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with the option of Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 legal, financial, and personal wellbeing advice
- Employee discount scheme with savings across major supermarkets, retailers, restaurants, and leisure providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme, helping you save around 40 percent on bikes and accessories
- A values‑led organisation, guided by our LEAF values (Learning, Empathy, Ambition, Fairness)
- Access to learning and development opportunities to support your growth
- A supportive, inclusive culture, where everyone is welcomed and valued
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer a range of active staff networks, including:
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Group
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Women’s Network
- Early Careers Network
- Neurodiversity Network
About the role and the team
You'll be joining our Housing Strategy and Development team, working collaboratively across services and particularly closely with our Housing Maintenance teams. Together, we have a strong track record of improving existing homes and delivering new housing opportunities across the New Forest.
You'll also build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, residents and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll manage a wide range of housing and construction projects from concept to completion. You'll take responsibility for design development, procurement, contract administration, budget management and on-site delivery.
With a blend of office, home and site-based working, no two days are the same. One day you could be developing specifications and procuring contracts, the next you'll be on site monitoring progress, working with contractors or helping to resolve technical challenges to keep projects moving forward.
About us
At NFDC we recognise that every colleague - whether in operational, frontline, or office‑based roles - plays a vital part in delivering high‑quality services to our communities. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel valued for the work they do and the strengths they bring.
We aim to foster a culture where people feel confident to share ideas, contribute their expertise, and develop through meaningful conversations with their managers and supported learning opportunities. Whilst we have our corporate values, LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness, we understand that different teams work in different ways, and we want our values to be lived in ways that make sense locally while staying true to our shared purpose as an organisation.
We want colleagues to thrive, which is why we promote wellbeing, balance, and opportunities for learning and progression. Our values guide how we work together and how we support each other to be confident, capable, and adaptable.
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Please note: You’ll likely be aware that as part of the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the current organisation will transition into a new operating structure from 1 April 2028. It is important that applicants understand how this may affect their employment should they be successful. You will find attached a useful LGR update sheet at top of this advert.
If you’re interested
Please see the candidate booklet for more information about working at the Council and the job description.
If you are passionate about making a difference, committed to delivering excellent public services, and looking for a place where you can develop and continue to grow, we would be delighted to receive your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact [email protected] or 023 8028 5163 Housing Development and Project Manager
We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools to assist with completing their application. Please bear in mind it’s important that your application remains an accurate and honest reflection of your own skills, experience, and achievements. Please ensure that any content generated or supported by AI truly represents you and your capabilities, as this will form the basis of our assessment throughout the recruitment process
Please note this role is subject to a basic DBS check
Closing Date: 11pm Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 18th September 2026
