Senior Project Manager - Residential

Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Rates: £335 - £400 per day (Dependent on Experience and Negotiable)
Contract Length: 12 months
Location: Central London

Purpose:
Lead and deliver a £10m annual Housing Capital Programme for a local London Authority, managing internal teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee contracts, ensuring value for money, timely delivery, and quality outcomes. Monitor budgets and forecasts to meet targets.
• Team Leadership: Support and manage surveyors, clerks of works, and contract administrators to deliver programme objectives.
• Contract Oversight: Ensure contractor performance through regular monitoring, governance, and operational meetings.
• Tenant Engagement: Communicate effectively with residents, including vulnerable tenants, to keep them informed and address concerns.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure adherence to health and safety, financial controls, and CDM regulations. Produce accurate performance reports and manage S20 leasehold consultations.
• Quality Control: Monitor work standards, manage snagging issues, and maintain updated stock condition records.
• Budget Management: Maintain strict financial oversight to avoid under- or overspending.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven project management experience in housing or capital works, ideally with a Local Council or Authority.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent budgeting, compliance, and contractor management capabilities.
• Commitment to customer service, equality, and safeguarding practices.