Property Project Manager

Carrington West; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an experienced Project Manager on a 3-month contract to lead various refurbishment and fit-out projects within their Libraries Programme. The role involves managing multiple schemes from design to completion, engaging with residents and ensuring compliance with local governance. Candidates should have a strong background in property projects and excellent stakeholder management skills. This hybrid position offers £450 per day with at least 2 days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering property projects, refurbishments or fit-outs.
• Strong understanding of local government environments and governance processes.
• Ability to lead complex and politically sensitive projects with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple property refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception to completion.
• Plan and deliver resident engagement activities, ensuring community input shapes project design.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external consultants and contractors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Communication skills

Education

PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

3-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | £450 per day (Umbrella)
Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office + site visits)

A london based local authority is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a range of refurbishment and fit-out projects within their Libraries Programme.

Role Overview

This role sits within a busy property function responsible for delivering a variety of highly political, complex and community-focused projects. You will manage multiple schemes from early design through to completion, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across Property, Digital Services, and other internal departments.

The position requires a confident project manager who can navigate governance structures, coordinate diverse stakeholders and ensure high-quality project outcomes that meet the needs of local residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple property refurbishment and fit-out projects from inception to completion
• Plan and deliver resident engagement activities, ensuring community input shapes project design
• Work within local authority governance frameworks, ensuring full compliance
• Build strong working relationships across departments and with external consultants and contractors
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and driving projects forward
• Monitor project risks, budgets and timelines, ensuring successful delivery

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering property projects, refurbishments or fit-outs
• Strong understanding of local government environments and governance processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead complex and politically sensitive projects with confidence
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification (desirable)

For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on 02393 876224 or [e-mail]