Senior Project Manager

North London Waste Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave for new starters,

Flexible working opportunities.

Interest free loans

Career development and training

Wellbeing support and activities

Job summary

North London Waste Authority in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the North London Heat and Power Project and other strategic waste initiatives. Based at NLWA offices, you will manage complex delivery from design through operation, coordinating engineering, procurement and construction with partners and stakeholders.

You will work in a public-sector environment, emphasising safety, quality and environmental compliance while driving social value through apprenticeships and local

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified project professional with a track record in large-scale infrastructure delivery.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound projects from design to operation.
• Knowledge of public sector and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Manage quality assurance, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure seamless operational transition with LondonEnergy Ltd.
• Drive social value outcomes including apprenticeships and local employment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with public sector and environmental regulations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Safety management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

PRINCE2

APM

PMP

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Salary: £59,759 - £69,584
Plus up to 10% supplement
Job Grade: Level 5 Zone 2
Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 27 th May, 17:00pm
Interviews to be held: TBC
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP) and other strategic waste management initiatives. Employed by London Borough of Camden, you will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.

You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, environmentally sustainable infrastructure serving over two million residents across seven London boroughs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme that prioritises community pride, social value, and environmental excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Manage quality assurance, risk, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure seamless operational transition with LondonEnergy Ltd.
• Drive social value outcomes including apprenticeships and local employment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of expert delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with public sector and environmental regulations.

About you

You’re a degree-qualified project professional with a strong track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects from design to operation. You understand the complexities of waste infrastructure and are confident managing safety, quality, and stakeholder relationships in a public sector environment.

You bring:

• Experience in complex, multi-million-pound project delivery
• Strong awareness of safety and operational integration
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of contracts (e.g., NEC, IChemE) and project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on public value
• Ideally, a recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)

About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)

Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London’s waste.

We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.

To helptackle the climate emergencyandtoprevent rubbish going to landfill,we arebuilding the greenestEnergy Recovery Facilityin the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project .

Working for NLWA

The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA’s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark .

What we Offer

At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:

• 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Interest free loans
• Career development and training
• Wellbeing support and activities

Inclusion and Diversity

We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format,please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [e-mail] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3550
• Job Category Operational Support
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Berol House, London, N17 9LJ, GB