Senior Project Manager, Major Projects

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, MAJOR PROJECTS


Location: South West London
Working arrangement: Three days per week on site
Rate: £500 to £550 per day Umbrella
Contract: Interim
IR35 status: Inside IR35


ROLE OVERVIEW


A London local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex construction, redevelopment and community-focused capital projects, with responsibility for contracts valued up to £35 million.


The successful candidate will manage projects from initial concept through design, planning, procurement, construction and completion. You will take responsibility for project programmes, budgets, consultants, contractors, governance, risk and stakeholder engagement.


This is a senior delivery role requiring strong experience of major capital projects within complex urban environments. Previous local authority or wider public sector experience is highly desirable.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


* Lead major construction and redevelopment projects from inception through to completion
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards
* Develop and maintain project plans, programmes, budgets, risk registers and governance documentation
* Manage construction contracts, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams
* Coordinate feasibility, design, planning, procurement, tendering, construction and handover activities
* Monitor project expenditure, forecasts, funding and cost controls
* Identify and secure internal and external project funding
* Prepare business cases, funding applications, approval papers and progress reports
* Oversee the procurement and contract management of complex, high-value works and professional services
* Identify project risks and issues, implementing corrective action where required
* Manage contractor performance against technical, commercial and contractual requirements
* Provide clear project reports and briefings to boards, senior officers, Chief Officers and elected members
* Lead consultation and engagement with residents, community groups and other stakeholders
* Maintain effective communication between service users, design teams, contractors and council departments
* Monitor performance against project milestones, benefits and strategic outcomes
* Ensure compliance with legal, financial, procurement, governance and health and safety requirements
* Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings and external forums
* Provide cover for the Head of Major Projects when required


ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE


* Significant experience managing major construction, redevelopment, regeneration or capital projects
* Proven delivery across the full project lifecycle, including inception, design, planning consent, tender, construction and completion
* Experience delivering projects within existing communities or complex urban environments
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts and project delivery frameworks
* Experience commissioning and managing architects, consultants, contractors and professional teams
* Strong procurement and contract management experience
* Experience managing substantial project budgets, forecasts and financial resources
* Experience producing project initiation documents, programmes, risk registers and governance reports
* Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and public consultation skills
* Ability to communicate confidently with senior officers, elected members, contractors and community stakeholders
* Knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to construction projects
* Previous local authority or public sector experience is highly desirable


*Rates depend on experience and client requirements