Regeneration Manager

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 22nd September 2026

Interview Date: 1st and 2nd October 2026

Are you an experienced regeneration professional looking for an opportunity to lead complex projects and make a lasting difference to communities?

whg has an emerging portfolio of regeneration opportunities and we are looking for a skilled, experienced and dedicated Regeneration Manager to support the Assistant Director within our Development directorate and help ensure the successful delivery of these schemes.

This is a senior management role, representing whg as the client and taking responsibility for regeneration schemes from the early stages of identification, feasibility, consultation and customer engagement, through to handover, defects and final certification. You will manage projects in line with the RIBA workplan, using whg’s bespoke project management system.

You will provide valuable technical input into the design process, with a strong understanding of the planning process, the NPPF, Planning Performance Agreements and Design and Access Statements, ensuring proposals respond to relevant local design codes.

Taking a hands-on approach to customer engagement and consultation, you will work closely with customers, colleagues and external specialists, including planning consultants. You will also oversee design development, programme, cost, quality and safety, supported by colleagues across the wider team.

You will be responsible for ensuring individual schemes are successfully delivered in accordance with Homes England requirements, while maintaining compliance with relevant internal, external, planning and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the delivery of regeneration schemes from initial feasibility and consultation through to handover, defects and final certification.
• Manage programme, cost, quality, risk and safety throughout the delivery of each scheme.
• Lead customer engagement and consultation, building trusted and empathetic relationships with customers and communities affected by regeneration.
• Appoint and manage designers, consultants and specialist services, ensuring appropriate procurement processes are followed.
• Lead design meetings and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Manage the planning and consultation process, including attending planning committees and public consultation events where required.
• Provide detailed input into scheme briefs and ensure drawings, designs and specifications meet whg’s design brief and employer’s requirements.
• Support financial appraisals and budget setting, and manage and monitor project costs to ensure value for money.
• Manage the tendering of projects and appointment of successful contractors in line with whg’s procurement and framework procedures.
• Work closely with employer’s agents and clerks of works to monitor programme performance and address any concerns.
• Ensure schemes comply with Homes England requirements and all relevant internal, external, planning and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee post-contract delivery, handover and defects, maintaining a strong focus on quality, sustainability and effective risk management.
• Ensure CDM compliance and that appropriate project risk registers are established and maintained.
• Prepare and present project reports, including scheme outturn reports, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and advise on Modern Methods of Construction, alternative construction techniques and sustainable solutions to help achieve Future Homes Standard and net zero carbon requirements.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• A degree or equivalent-level qualification, ideally in Project Management, Building Surveying, Architectural Technology or a related subject.
• Recent and relevant experience of working in a similar regeneration, development or project management role.
• A good knowledge of Homes England procedures and requirements.
• Strong knowledge of project management and financial appraisal systems, such as ProVal, Sequel or similar.
• A good technical understanding of project design and the ability to confidently contribute to the design development process.
• Knowledge and understanding of the RIBA work stages, planning process, NPPF and relevant planning requirements.
• Experience of managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience of project budgets, financial appraisal and cost control.
• A good understanding of Modern Methods of Construction and Homes England guidance relating to the seven categories of MMC.
• Technical knowledge of renewables and an understanding of the Future Homes Standard and net zero carbon requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce and confidently present reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues, partners, consultants and contractors.

It would also be advantageous if you have demonstrable experience of Modern Methods of Construction, post-contract project delivery and working within a cost-control focused environment. An IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification would also be desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• competitive salary
• 27 days annual leave (plus Christmas shut down)
• a defined benefit pension scheme
• health cash plan
• a range of shopping and leisure discounts

We are output focused and flexible and believe in giving colleagues the right balance of autonomy and support to enable them to work to their full potential. Despite the high expectation for performance and delivery, we are committed to ensuring colleagues have a healthy work-life balance and able to work in agile ways which support them.

About us

At whg, we are dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. Our values- Trustworthy, Respectful, Accountable, Collaborative and Excellent - guide our work and our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

whg and Aspire Housing have agreed a merger, which will create a new housing association with 32,000 homes across our Midlands heartlands. These plans do not affect our current recruitment and all advertised posts remain approved and active. Find out more about these proposals

We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. The awards celebrate the top employers in the UK who are leading the way in employee pride, job satisfaction and wellbeing, as well as reward and recognition.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Interested in joining our team?

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whg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our customers and communities. Please note that for some roles, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required as part of our pre-employment screening process.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external applicants

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