Project Manager – Capital Delivery – Harlow District Council

Overview

In this temporary role, you will drive delivery of a major capital investment programme for social housing in Harlow, focusing on refurbishments to occupied council homes. You will work on envelope works already tendered, coordinating with a commercial team and contractors. You will engage with diverse stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and compliant with public sector standards. This is a hands-on, on-site role that supports transforming housing stock while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site building envelope refurbishment works to occupied residential units
• Coordinate with contractors and the dedicated commercial team
• Ensure project delivery aligns with the JCT form of contract
• Manage project schedule, budget, and quality controls
• Engage with a range of stakeholders including local authorities, housing associations, and residents
• Monitor risks and mitigations to maintain programme milestones
• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement and governance processes
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior stakeholders

Key requirements

• Experienced construction project manager with public sector experience
• Proven track record delivering works to occupied residential units for local authorities or housing associations
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with the JCT form of contract
• Good technical knowledge of construction management

• strong communication
• stakeholder management
• team collaboration
• problem-solving
• JCT form of contract
• construction management

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