Senior Project Manager

A well‑established social housing provider in Essex is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager, focusing on delivery, on a temporary basis to support the delivery of a large and ambitious housing capital investment programme focused on occupied homes. Senior Project Manager * Role: Senior Project Manager – Delivery * Rate: £525 per day (umbrella) * Location: Essex * Contract Length: 12 months (with an option for a further 12 month extension) * Contract Type: Temporary, Full Time * Working Arrangements: 3 days per week on site * Closing Date: 16th April 2026 Senior Project Manager – Overview * This is a senior delivery role within Housing Services, responsible for leading the planning, coordination and delivery of housing capital works, planned maintenance and repairs programmes. * The successful individual will work closely with senior housing leaders to ensure programmes are delivered safely, compliantly, on budget and with a strong focus on resident outcomes, service quality and value for money. Senior Project Manager – Key Responsibilities * Lead the delivery of the Housing Capital Works Programme, including planned and cyclical repairs, refurbishment and investment works to occupied homes. * Manage housing repairs contracts and technical service provision, ensuring high quality, customer focused and value for money outcomes. * Provide leadership and line management to a team of Technical Officers, overseeing workloads, performance and delivery standards. * Plan, prioritise and allocate resources across the capital programme, setting delivery priorities and ensuring alignment with service plans, budgets and strategic objectives. * Manage contracts, consultants and contractors, monitoring performance, KPIs, quality standards, health and safety compliance and programme delivery. * Maintain full control of programme budgets, including monthly cost monitoring, valuations, forecasting and financial reporting. * Work collaboratively with housing operations and asset management colleagues to ensure housing stock is maintained to required standards and asset management processes are efficient and compliant. * Support service planning, local strategies and service development, maintaining political awareness and a strong resident and customer focus. * Lead and coordinate major housing investment projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion and handover. Senior Project Manager – Applicant Essentials Essential * Demonstrable experience delivering housing refurbishment, planned maintenance or capital investment projects within a social housing provider environment. * Proven experience managing consultants and contracts typically valued between £3m and £5m. * Experience leading and managing teams, including project managers, technical officers and resident liaison functions. * Strong budget management experience, including monthly valuations, cost reporting and KPI monitoring. * A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar senior programme or project delivery role. * Relevant professional qualification such as HND, RICS or equivalent. Desirable * Experience working with design and build contracts. * Experience delivering programmes within a politically sensitive or customer facing environment. How to Apply If this opportunity is of interest, applications are welcomed via CV submission or alternative formats. Individuals are encouraged to apply directly or share the opportunity with suitable contacts. Applications are welcomed from professionals across all areas of the property and social housing sector. The recruitment process is committed to fairness and inclusivity and applications are accepted in a variety of formats