Project Manager - Capital Delivery

Osborne Richardson; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority organization in Essex is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant capital investment programme. The role involves managing contractors and ensuring effective communication with tenants, especially on projects involving roofing and external works. This contract offers a day rate of £450, with a minimum commitment of 12 months and potential for extension. On-site presence is required at least 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering capital schemes in a Local Authority or Housing Association.
• Proven experience in roofing, windows, and external works projects.
• Track record of supervising contractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead various workstreams on capital investment projects.
• Supervise appointed contractors for successful project delivery.
• Coordinate communication with tenants through Resident Liaison Officer.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Our client is a Local Authority in Essex who with over 9000 social housing properties. They are currently embarking on their largest ever capital investment programme and require a Project Manager to lead a number of workstreams.

Projects have already been scoped, tendered and packaged and consist of building envelope work (roof, windows, externals etc) to low rise blocks.

As Project Manager you will supervise the appointed contractors to ensure successful delivery. You will work closely with the Resident Liaison Officer to ensure effective communication given the properties have tenants in situ.

We need those who can demonstrate an extensive track record delivering similar capital schemes within a Local Authority / Housing Association. Specifically, you must have experience of delivering roofing, windows and external works projects.

The contract will be offered for at least 12 months with scope to extend given the programme of work.

The day rate is £450 inside IR35.

You will be expected on site / in the office at least 3 days per week; this is non-negotiable.