Senior Project Manager

Venn Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee major housing and property projects for a local council. The role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Applicants should have significant experience in the field and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive rate of £500 per day and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major housing and property projects.
• Strong commercial approach to maximize value from property assets.
• Demonstrable track record of managing projects valued at £5m+.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of large-scale housing development and property projects.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and to quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Budget management

Risk management

Regeneration advice

Education

Membership of CIOB, RICS or APM

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager – Major Construction & Housing Projects

Rate: £500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Duration: 3-6 month contract (Temp to Perm option)

Working arrangement: Hybrid

Hours: 37 per week

We are currently working with Rugby Borough Council, who are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of major housing and property projects. This senior role will drive the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and ensure effective delivery of construction and regeneration schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery of large-scale housing development and property projects (private and social housing)

• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams, budgets, procurement and contractors

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to cost and to quality standards

• Provide expert advice on regeneration, asset management and capital delivery

• Represent the Council with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors

• Oversee risk management, compliance with health & safety/CDM regulations, and robust contract management

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major housing and property projects within local government or similar complex environments

• Strong commercial approach to maximise value from property assets

• Demonstrable track record of managing projects valued at £5m+

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including with elected members

• Membership of CIOB, RICS or APM (or equivalent)

If you have the relevant experience, please apply today!