Senior Project Manager - Capital Delivery in Croydon

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking two experienced Housing Capital delivery Senior Project Managers.

A forward-thinking London local authority is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Housing Capital Delivery team. With a strong commitment to improving housing standards and delivering safe, sustainable homes, the organisation is undertaking a significant transformation programme across its housing portfolio.

As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital projects across the council’s housing stock. This is a high-impact role focused on delivering major investment programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to drive successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of housing capital projects, including planned works, refurbishment and improvement programmes.
• Ensuring robust project governance, reporting and compliance across all stages of delivery.
• Acting as Client under CDM regulations, ensuring health & safety and risk management are embedded throughout project lifecycles.
• Managing procurement activity, including sourcing consultants and contractors in line with public sector regulations.
• Overseeing and controlling project budgets, ensuring value for money and effective financial management.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, including residents, contractors, consultants and senior leadership.
• Monitoring project performance, managing risk and implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Driving programme delivery, ensuring projects meet key milestones, KPIs and service objectives.
• Supporting continuous improvement across capital delivery and contributing to wider transformation initiatives.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering investment programmes that directly improve homes and communities across the borough.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience delivering housing capital projects within a local authority or social housing environment.
• Strong understanding of project governance, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements.
• Experience managing procurement processes within the public sector.
• Demonstrable experience of budget management and financial control on complex programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong project management capability (PRINCE2, APM or equivalent desirable).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive delivery in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return:

• £50,085 to £52,194 per annum.
• Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.
• Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management and capital delivery in a major London borough.
• A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme - a market-leading defined benefit scheme with circa 18%+ employer contribution.
• Flexible working opportunities.

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