Senior Project Manager

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable employment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager in East London to oversee the successful delivery of housing capital projects. The role involves managing a significant share of the Housing Capital Programme and leading internal teams alongside contractors and consultants. The candidate should possess strong project management skills, monitor budgets and risks, and ensure all work meets statutory and safety requirements. This position offers a competitive daily rate and requires full time commitment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing housing capital projects.
• Strong leadership skills to manage internal teams and consultants.
• Ability to monitor budgets, timelines, and performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Housing Capital Programme worth £10m annually.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and quality standards.
• Drive delivery to meet annual financial targets.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Risk assessment

Job description

Senior Project Manager needed in East London Paying £394.09 per day ref 1674964

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of housing capital projects, ensuring value for money, high‑quality outcomes and achievement of annual spend targets. You will lead internal project teams and oversee the work of contractors, technical consultants and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a major share of the Housing Capital Programme (£10m p/a)
• Lead internal teams, external consultants and contractors
• Oversee contracts to ensure compliance, value for money and programme quality
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and financial targets
• Drive delivery to meet annual spend commitments
• Monitor risks, budgets, timelines and performance indicators
• Ensure all work aligns with statutory, safety and procurement requirements

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.