Job Description

Senior Project Manager

Location: South London/Hybrid

Rate: £80.14 per hour (Umbrella)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a background in MRICS Building Surveying and extensive local authority experience, preferably within Housing, to join a Local Authority in South London. This role offers the opportunity to lead major void works, decent homes programmes, and a range of other high-value, specialist projects.

Key Responsibilities:

* Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and direct construction teams on a variety of special and ad hoc projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to completion.

* Innovation & Research: Keep abreast of new construction trends, materials, techniques, and best practices to implement on projects.

* Legislative Knowledge: Monitor and ensure compliance with changes in legislation, regulations, and codes of practice, and provide solutions to housing needs.

* Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage high-value projects including environmental sustainability programmes and new initiatives stemming from government directives.

* Team Management: Lead both internal and external teams, ensuring effective communication and project coordination.

* Budget & Timeline Management: Oversee all projects ensuring they remain within budget and timescales, with quality standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) fully met.

Essential Requirements:

* MRICS Building Surveyor qualification.

* Proven experience within local authority housing projects, specifically on major void works and decent homes programmes.

* Demonstrated ability to manage both internal and external teams effectively.

* Experience in leading and delivering high-value, specialist construction projects, including environmental sustainability initiatives.

* Strong understanding of construction processes, regulations, and industry best practices.

* Excellent budget and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

* Ability to work with government directives, policy development, and funding bids