Senior Project Manager - Capital Works

Carrington West; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major capital works projects in London. This role focuses on project delivery, managing internal and external teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector project management and strong leadership skills. This position offers hybrid working, with an initial interim contract of six months and potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing property/asset projects within the public sector.
• Experience leading teams and managing high-value capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of statutory regulations and procurement rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major capital projects.
• Manage budgets and financial reviews.
• Produce high-level reporting and risk management documentation.

Skills

Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Capital Works

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Department: Homes and Assets

Division: Capital Planned & Cyclical Works Delivery and Major Projects

Reports to: Capital and Planned Works Service Lead

Direct Reports: Up to 4 Project Managers

Contract: Interim - 6 months initial, then rolling 3-month extensions

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in borough / 2 days remote)

Rate: £71.43 ph inside ir35 umbrella

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver major, high-value capital works projects (typically £5M+) across the Council's Homes and Assets portfolio. The role oversees the planning, procurement, and delivery of projects from RIBA Stage 0-7, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget and quality standards. The postholder will manage internal teams, external consultants, and service partners, while contributing to the development of an effective “intelligent client” function for Homes and Assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of major capital projects, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, quality and compliance standards.
• Scope, procure, and manage capital works, including preparation of briefs, stakeholder consultation, approvals, and Cabinet reporting.
• Provide expert construction project management advice, safeguarding client interests and ensuring operational readiness at handover.
• Monitor performance of service partners and contractors, ensuring contract compliance and delivery to KPIs.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial reviews in line with Council policies and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate asset handover to New Build Asset Manager and ensure full documentation, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Produce high-level reporting, progress updates, and risk management documentation.
• Uphold Council standards on Health & Safety, data protection, equality, and customer service.

Requirements

Essential:

• Relevant project/programme management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) or asset‑related professional qualification.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable CPD / professional body membership.
• Significant experience managing property/asset projects within the public sector.
• Experience leading teams and managing high‑value capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of statutory regulations, public‑sector codes of conduct, procurement rules, and construction standards.
• Proven ability to lead projects across RIBA Stages 0-7.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Preferred:

• 3-5+ years in senior project management roles within public sector.
• Prior experience working in a London Borough.

Interviews to take place face‑to‑face end of November.

Please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed).