Project Manager

Tower Hamlets Homes

£300 - £350 Umbrella

Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Project Manager you will oversee contracts to ensure high standards, programme adherence, and value for money, with effective spend forecasting and budget control.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to lead, motivate, and manage a multidisciplinary team, including surveyors and contract administrators.
• Enforce contract governance, monitor contractor performance, and conduct regular operational meetings.
• Ensure the availability of property and asset information (e.g., condition surveys, asbestos data) to support work execution.
• Maintain effective budgetary control, promptly addressing any budgetary issues.
• Implement mechanisms for post-work inspections and ensure proper contractor payments.
• Prepare accurate and timely year-end accounts, final accounts, and budget reports.
• Consult with tenants, keeping them informed about works and addressing their needs, particularly those of vulnerable residents.
• Update stock condition information to reflect completed work and decency standards.
• Produce monthly performance reports covering budget spend, progress, satisfaction rates, and risk management strategies.
• Oversee the Section 20 (S20) process and collaborate with Leasehold Services to ensure proper consultation and cost recovery.
• Work with contractors and planning departments to manage workflows for planning applications.
• Directly manage or commission clerks of work to ensure strict quality control and efficient snagging resolution.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including CDM regulations, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding policies.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic professional with a strong track record in managing large-scale capital programmes.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Relevant professional qualification or degree.
• Proven expertise in managing multi-million-pound contracts and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Extensive project management experience (minimum five years) with successful delivery of large capital programmes.
• Knowledge of EU tendering requirements, asset management, investment appraisal, CDM, and asbestos regulations.
• High-level budget management skills with a strong track record of handling multi-million-pound budgets.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Leadership experience, including managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering a positive, motivating environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and resolving complaints effectively.

Additional Requirements:

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Flexibility to attend meetings outside of office hours, including weekends.

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding Project Manager role, please submit your application via the contact details provided. Alternatively, email your CV to or call us on for more information.

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