Details:
- Salary: £400 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
As a Senior Project Manager within Capital Delivery, you will lead the successful delivery of complex and high-profile development projects that support the Council's regeneration, growth and placemaking ambitions. Managing projects from inception through to completion, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of delivery including business case development, procurement, planning, design, stakeholder engagement, construction and handover. Working across a diverse portfolio of residential, mixed-use, education, commercial and community infrastructure schemes, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
The role requires strong leadership and relationship management skills, with responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders. You will act as the Council's client representative, providing professional advice to senior leadership, elected Members and partner organisations, while managing risk, governance, financial performance and contractual obligations. As part of a high-performing Capital Delivery team, you will play a key role in delivering projects that create lasting social, economic and environmental benefits for residents and contribute to the long-term transformation of places across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
To lead the end-to-end delivery of complex capital projects from RIBA Stage 0 through to completion and handover. Projects vary from new build to refurbishments including housing, mixed-use, commercial and community infrastructures
To manage allocated professional staff and commissioned consultants to provide the appropriate range of property-related professional services and to procure the design and construction elements of construction related services for property projects
Lead procurement activities in accordance with the Council's Contract Procedure Rules and Public Contract Regulations. Act as Employer's Agent, Contract Administrator or Client Representative if applicable and where appropriate.
Oversee project budgets and commercial performance, ensuring effective cost management, value for money and alignment with approved funding and investment objectives.
Build and maintain productive relationships with elected Members, senior officers, development partners, statutory agencies and community stakeholders, ensuring projects reflect both strategic priorities and local needs.
Identify, manage and mitigate project risks and issues, developing solutions to complex challenges while maintaining delivery momentum.
Prepare and present high-quality reports, business cases and briefing papers for senior leadership, boards, committees and Cabinet decision-making.
Provide professional advice to senior officers, elected members and project teams. Promote collaborative working and continuous improvement across the Capital Delivery service.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance