Project Manager

Positive Employment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for a temporary role based in Southwark, London. This position involves managing workplace change and relocation projects with a hybrid working model, requiring three days in the office per week. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and proven experience in leading refurbishment or relocation projects. Pay ranges from £450 to £500 per day. The role offers a structured approach and interaction with various stakeholders for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills in workplace or property environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels.
• Experience delivering refurbishment or workplace transformation projects.
• Understanding of health, safety, and compliance in corporate properties.
• Experience in large complex organizations or local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned workplace and relocation projects to completion.
• Coordinate with various departments to meet operational objectives.
• Manage project governance and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Engage contractors and suppliers for seamless project delivery.
• Support communication plans for staff during transitions.

Skills

Project management skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Budget management

Job description

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Project Manager for our client a government organisation in Southwark. The successful post holder will project manage and provide day‑to‑day leadership for key workplace change and relocation projects across the organisation’s corporate estate. This role is a temporary contract initially for 6 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 3 days required in the office per week.

DutiesandResponsibilitiesbutnotlimitedto

• Lead on the delivery of assigned workplace and relocation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Work closely with Property, FM, IT, HR and service departments to ensure projects meet operational and strategic objectives.
• Manage project governance, risk, and reporting processes, providing regular progress updates to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure seamless delivery and adherence to council standards and compliance requirements.
• Support staff engagement and communication plans to ensure smooth transitions during workplace change.
• Embed principles of inclusivity, sustainability, and health & safety throughout all project activities.

PersonalRequirements

• Strong project management skills, ideally within workplace, FM, or property‑related environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Proven experience of delivering refurbishment, relocation, or workplace transformation projects.
• Understanding of health, safety, and compliance in a corporate property context.
• Experience of working within local government or a large, complex organisation.
• A structured and proactive approach to managing risks, budgets, and timelines.
• Previous experience of working within a Facilities Management, Property, or Workplace Strategy team would be advantageous but not essential.

Working Hours:

37 hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay:

£450.00 -£500.00 per day

Note

PleasenotethisroleiswithinthescopeofIR35.