Senior Project Manager - Capital Works

Senior Project Manager - Capital Works London Borough of Barking and DagenhamDepartment: Homes and Assets Division: Capital Planned and 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 ..... full job details .....