Interim Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

Based in London, hybrid working

Length: 3 months

We are working with a London Local Authority who are looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager - Major Projects to be a part of their Property Team. You will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of a range of development projects in a timely and effective manner to achieve the council’s objective of using redevelopment to benefit the community and improve council services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex build projects within existing communities and urban contexts, leading them from initial concept through to successful completion
• Prepare and maintain detailed project plans, manage budgets, commission and oversee professional teams and consultants, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard
• Be responsible for identifying funding sources, coordinating with internal departments and external partners, and driving forward progress in line with strategic goals
• Lead and drive delivery of major and complex projects to programme and on budget
• Negotiate effectively with key players in the industry and decision-making bodies, while also communicating clearly and coordinating a wide group of community stakeholders
• Manage the delivery of redevelopment and community projects allocated and provide high-level professional, managerial direction and leadership input to make significant impacts within the borough
• Led the end to end delivery and manage capital projects, ensuring project delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and ensure that all commercial and technical performance standards are achieved

Key Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in project management, construction, architecture, building surveying
• Proven experience managing construction projects through all key stages – from inception, design, planning consent, tender, construction and completion
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing urban redevelopment projects
• Detailed knowledge of contracts and delivery frameworks, including building contracts, service agreements, leases, licences and party wall matters