At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.    

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!  

More about the team 

Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of our regional investment strategy? We're looking for a proactive, skilled Regional Investment Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of capital projects across our portfolio. If you're motivated by driving impactful change, managing construction-led programmes, and ensuring high-quality outcomes, this could be the role for you.

As our Regional Investment Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of capital and improvement projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You will work closely with contractors, internal stakeholders, and project teams to make informed investment decisions that improve asset performance and deliver value for money.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about the construction industry, project leadership, and building strong supplier relationships.

 More about you

The Essential Criteria is listed below

• Experience in project management within the construction industry, with a track record of delivering complex or multi-site projects.
• Strong understanding of capital components, including planning, asset lifecycle considerations, and investment prioritisation.
• Proven experience managing and controlling budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and robust financial oversight.
• Experience managing a diverse range of sub-contractors, with the ability to influence and drive performance across varied disciplines.

As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.  

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas. 

Benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. 

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include: 

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly 
• Car Allowance

• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 

• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave 

• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 

• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2% 

• Training and development 

• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk. 

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.  

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. 

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. 

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities