Project Manager - Great Arthur House

City of London Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public body in London is seeking a Project Manager to deliver a capital programme for planned maintenance and refurbishment over the next decade. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Candidates should be customer-focused with experience in construction project management. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring attendance in the office at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of project and contract management with sound construction knowledge.
• Understanding of working client-side (ideally).
• Strong communication skills and experience dealing with a variety of customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an ambitious capital programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment over the next 10 years.
• Lead project and contract management for major works including refurbishment.
• Manage communication with a range of customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Project and contract management

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused attitude

Job description

City of London Corporation

Project Manager – Great Arthur House

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2029

Location: Barbican Estate Office and Golden Lane Estate

Workplace Attendance Category: Hybrid – expected to be in the office at least 3 days per week or 60% of your working time in the office.

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an ambitious capital programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment over the next 10 years.
• Lead project and contract management for major works including window refurbishment, roof replacement, fire safety works, electrical upgrades and communal decorations on the Golden Lane Estate.
• Coordinate resident decant programmes, requiring tact and resilience.
• Manage communication with a range of customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience of project and contract management with sound construction knowledge.
• Understanding of working client‑side (ideally).
• Strong communication skills and experience dealing with a variety of customers and stakeholders.
• Customer‑focused, with the right attitude, drive and enthusiasm.

Additional Information

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Greg Wade at [e-mail].

See the Golden Lane Estate page for further information on the estate and programme proposals.

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

Closing date: 12 noon on 8 December 2025.
Interviews likely to be week commencing 12 January 2026.