Project Manager

City of London; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of London is seeking a Project Manager/Contracts Manager to oversee significant housing projects and improvements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in project management and possess strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders and team members. This role is pivotal in managing the housing service's ambitious programme over the next decade, encompassing the delivery of new homes and major refurbishments.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, dynamic, and experienced in managing projects.
• Capacity for customer-focused interactions and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects related to housing improvements and delivery programmes.
• Manage new development projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Communication

Job description

Project Manager

Salary: £57,240 - £64,610
Contract: Full-Time - Permanent

Hybrid – you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.

The City of London’s Housing Service manages 12 estates, totalling 5500 homes. Three of these estates are in the Square Mile (including the iconic Barbican Estate) and a further 9 estates are in neighbouring London boroughs.

Our tenants and leaseholders are at the heart of everything we do, supporting us as we strive to effectively manage, maintain, and improve the property that is their home.

We have recently commenced an ambitious program of planned maintenance, improvements, and refurbishment. In addition, we are committed to developing 700 new homes across our estates and overseeing major works over the next 10 years. We are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, and experienced Project Manager/Contracts Manager to work as part of a small team with responsibility for delivering projects relating to our improvements and housing delivery programme.

The successful candidate will have Project Management and Contract Management skills together with good knowledge and demonstrable experience of managing new development projects from inception to completion. You will also have excellent communication skills and experience in dealing with a range of customers and stakeholders.

Aside from your professional skills, being customer focused and having the right attitude, drive and enthusiasm are also key ingredients for these roles.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 24 June 2025.
Interviews will be held week commencing 14 July 2025.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCCS600 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.