Project Manager Building Works

London Borough of Waltham Forest; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking Planned Works- Project Managers to lead significant housing refurbishment initiatives. The role requires expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with contractual standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in the construction sector. This position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to community development.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management at a managerial level.
• Proven track record in producing and managing performance reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of housing refurbishment programmes.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and oversee Building Works contracts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure seamless project transitions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Financial management

Communication

Education

Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Project/construction management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

SAP

GIS databases

Job description

Job Description

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: PO6 £54,267 - £57,402

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours per week: 36

Application Deadline: 24 / 11 / 2025

Proposed Interview Date: TBC

Reference: 1853

About Us

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London's Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

About the role

We are looking for three Planned Works- Project Managers - You will be responsible for leading the end-to-end development, planning, and successful delivery of a large-scale, complex, and long-term housing refurbishment programme. This will involve managing multiple project phases and workstreams simultaneously, with a strong emphasis on ensuring that all activities are completed on time, within budget, and to a consistently high standard of quality. The role requires a robust understanding of contractual frameworks, with particular focus on ensuring full compliance with Term Partnering Contract (TPC) requirements, governance protocols, and performance metrics.

A key aspect of this role includes strategic oversight and hands-on project management of the transition phase, guiding the mobilisation and demobilisation of key service providers across both the repairs and maintenance (R&M) and planned works areas. You will be expected to coordinate closely with internal departments, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition, maintaining operational continuity and minimising disruption to residents and services.

You will be expected to manage risk proactively, implement effective programme controls, and regularly report on progress, issues, and outcomes to senior leadership and governance boards. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, and a strong focus on resident satisfaction, ensuring the refurbishment programme not only meets contractual and regulatory expectations but also delivers long-lasting value to the community.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage processes across all projects to ensure outcomes align with TPC contractual and regulatory requirements and agreed Task Orders.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams of consultants and contractors in the planning and execution of Building Works contracts.
• Complete benchmarking requirements accurately and within deadlines.
• Lead dispute resolution and escalation processes in the best interest of the Council and stakeholders.
• Lead and engage with key stakeholders throughout project development, ensuring alignment at all stages
• Ensure policies and works are developed and delivered with resident engagement and colleague consultation, meeting leaseholder consultation requirements.
• Manage financial aspects and duties related to projects in line with agreed Task Orders.
• Prepare reports within required timeframes for governance approvals.
• Present project updates to senior management and at public consultations.
• Promote clear communication and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and key issues.
• Implement Safe Systems of Work
• Maintain Risk and Opportunity Registers.
• Prepare feasibility studies, tender documents, and contract variations; monitor contractor progress on-site.
• Conduct post-project reviews, analyze results, and benchmark performance.
• Manage project Change Control processes and monitor project delivery through performance reviews.
• Propose development plans to senior staff as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in project management at a managerial level, aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
• Extensive experience in managing contracts and projects across various disciplines, collaborating effectively with staff at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.
• Background in commercial property or construction environments.
• Proven track record in producing and presenting performance and management-level reports.
• Experience managing housing, commercial, and retail construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently, taking responsibility for actions and decisions within the scope of accountability.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines, delivering best-value outcomes, and making sound decisions while knowing when to elevate.
• Strong organisational skills with expertise in project and financial management.
• Innovative, motivated, and able to drive team performance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and Project.
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Project, Property and GIS databases, Northgate (training provided), and CRM systems.
• Extensive experience in managing contracts and projects across various disciplines, collaborating effectively with staff at all levels to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience of liaising with residents
• Knowledge of Asbestos Regulations.
• Housing legislation and regulations with particular reference to repairs, maintenance

Indicative Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a related field and / or suitable Project / construction management qualification commensurate with the post and / or significant relevant experience.
• Relevant Building qualification, NVQ, ONC, Degree or equivalent or vocational qualification in relevant subject or area
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Experience in working for a social housing landlord in either a local authority or a housing association

Terms and conditions

• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;
• Satisfactory declaration of interest;
• Satisfactory standard DBS check;
• Continued professional body registration;
• Suitable driver's license desirable;

As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the 'Apply' button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives : - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy