Assistant Project Manager in Croydon

Assistant Project Manager – Delivery Location: Croydon (Hybrid Working) Directorate: Housing Division: Assets Repairs Hours: 36 per week Contract: 3 months Rate: £23.27 PAYE / £30.91 Umbrella About the Role We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the London Borough of Croydon in developing and delivering its Stock Investment Programme within the Housing department. You will assist in managing a range of pre-construction and construction projects, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and delivering high-quality outcomes. This role offers hybrid working, combining office presence with remote flexibility. Key Responsibilities Support the Senior Project Manager in establishing and monitoring detailed delivery programmes. Assist with day-to-day management of internal and external resources, including consultants and contractors. Contribute to procurement methodology for the Capital Programme. Manage change control processes and contract administration under NEC3, ACA, and JCT conditions. Monitor capital spend and ensure compliance with Council\’s financial regulations. Oversee project risks and provide regular updates. Key Contacts External: Technical, Design, Legal, and Cost Consultants; Contractors; Project Stakeholders. Internal: Programme Managers, Housing Management, Finance, Planning, Highways, Building Control, Regeneration. Requirements Experience in project delivery within housing or construction. Knowledge of contract administration (NEC3, ACA, JCT). Strong organisational and communication skills. Ability to attend occasional evening meetings and site visits. Commitment to Diversity Croydon Council is committed to equality of opportunity and expects all employees to promote and comply with its policies. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information – please copy and paste the following link in to your browser