Senior Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Join the dynamic and forward-thinking team at the London Borough of Croydon, known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. As part of our ongoing transformation, we are committed to creating a place of opportunity, improving financial sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. Our Council owns and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial properties, ensuring efficient use and strategic development to support our community's needs. With significant regeneration and growth plans underway, including Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme, we are focused on revitalising our commercial and corporate property sectors to drive economic recovery and renewal. This is an exciting time to be part of Croydon, as we embrace positive change and work towards a brighter future. Join us and contribute to making Croydon a place we can all be proud to call home.

Your new role involves overseeing and managing the delivery of complex construction projects and programs within the education and commercial buildings portfolios, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality completion. You will provide strategic oversight, mentor junior staff, and ensure the local authority’s strategic objectives are achieved while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and effective governance. You will lead the execution of high-value and complex construction projects and programs, ensuring they align with the local authority’s strategic objectives, and oversee and line manage 2 project managers. You will also be the point of contact for both external and internal stakeholders, including senior management.

What you'll need to succeed:

• A Degree in Project/Construction Management, Architecture or a similar field.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM) or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
• Extensive experience in managing complex capital projects, ideally in a similar sized organisation.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ideally, experience of working within a local authority or a public sector organisation.

What you'll get in return:

The London Borough of Croydon Council offers a comprehensive and competitive permanent package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days, depending on length of service. Flexible working arrangements are also available to support a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the council supports professional development through various training programs and opportunities for career progression, ensuring that staff can grow and advance within the organisation. Moreover, Croydon Council is committed to the well-being of its employees, offering a range of health and wellness initiatives, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential support and counselling services, as well as discounted gym memberships and health screenings. The council also offers membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure and reliable retirement plan. Employees contribute between 5.5% and 12.5% of their salary, depending on their pay band, and the council makes significant contributions as well. By joining the London Borough of Croydon Council, employees become part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call the consultant managing this role: Molly Spencer 02072598811.