Senior Principal Project Manager in London

The City of London’s Housing Service manages 11 housing estates, totalling 3000 homes. Two of these estates are in the Square Mile and a further 9 estates are in neighbouring London boroughs.

Our tenants and leaseholders are at the heart of everything we do, supporting us as we strive to effectively manage, maintain, and improve the property that is their home.

We are completing several new developments in Islington and Lewisham delivering 200 new homes for social rent, a community centre and estates office. These projects form an integral part of an ambitious programme of building new social housing, estate regeneration, public realm projects, home maintenance, improvements, and refurbishment.

We are looking for a self‑motivated, dynamic, client‑side Senior Principal Project Manager to work as part of a team with responsibility for supporting client‑side governance, contract management, working effectively with consultants and contractors.

The successful candidate will have Project Management skills together with knowledge and experience of supporting the delivery of new development projects and major works. You will also have excellent communication skills and experience in dealing with a wider range of customers and stakeholders.

Aside from your professional skills, being customer focused and having the right attitude, drive and enthusiasm are also key ingredients for these roles.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a standard DBS.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all‑round package of life‑improving benefits and offers – from interest‑free season ticket and bicycle loans to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.

Closing date: 12 noon on 20 February 2026. Interviews will be held w/c 9 March 2026.

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