Senior Project Manager - New Build Housing

London Temporary View Job Description
The purpose of this job is to project manage a substantial proportion of the Housing Capital Programme - c10m per annum. This will involve management of the internal team, contracts, technical consultants and contractors, ensuring value for money, qualitative outcomes and meeting spend targets.
  • Hybrid Working
  • Great pay package

About Our Client

Tower Hamlets Council is the local government for London's East End, responsible for services like housing, education, social care, waste collection, and planning.

Job Description

  • Project managed contracts to ensure value for money is achieved; that work is carried out according to programme and to a high standard.
  • To forecast spend and profile of work to ensure budget projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • To work closely with the programme manager to help lead and manage a team of people working on the capital programme
  • To ensure that the contractors have time properly and associated asset information to enable work to be carried out; This will include Condition, FRA, Repair Data and asbestos survey information
  • Ensuring effective budget control with no underspends or overspends
  • Ensuring that there are mechanisms in place to post inspect work, and that there are proper controls to ensure correct payment to contractors

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Project Manager should have:

  • Proven experience in managing new build housing projects within the Public Sector.
  • Strong knowledge of property development and construction processes.
  • Excellent project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards in the housing sector.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • A relevant professional qualification in project management or construction.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive daily rate £550-£600
  • Hybrid / Flexible working
  • To work with one of the leading Local Authorities in London
  • Working in the vibrant East End of London



Contact
Scott Maclean
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6926059
Phone number
+442072692174

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Project Manager
Sector
Public Sector
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Scott Maclean
Consultant phone
+442072692174
Job reference
JN-012026-6926059