Project Manager – Capital Works

London

Location
London
Job type
Temporary
Posted

Job description

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Southern Housing who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Project Manager – Capital Works this role will be based at:
EC1M 5LA, 1 Day office, 1 day on site, 3 days’ work from home/office

The right candidate will:

The role will take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion and final account. This includes day-to-day contract management, programme and budget control, contractor performance, quality assurance, resident communication, health and safety compliance, handover and defect management.

* Managing planned capital investment projects from inception through to completion, handover and final account.

* Acting as the lead officer for allocated contracts and projects.

* Managing contractors and consultants, including holding regular performance meetings and taking corrective action where required.

* Monitoring delivery against agreed programmes, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, quality standards and contractual performance measures.

* Reviewing and reporting project progress, risks, delays, variations, costs and contractor performance.

* Ensuring works comply with specifications, statutory requirements, building regulations, health and safety legislation and Southern Housing’s internal standards.

* Completing regular site visits to inspect progress, quality, site set-up, access arrangements and health and safety compliance.

* Working closely with Clerks of Works to manage quality, snagging, handovers and post-completion defects.

* Reviewing and managing contractor applications, variations and supporting financial documentation.

We require the following:

* Significant experience managing capital works, planned maintenance or cyclical investment contracts.

* Experience of delivering works within occupied residential properties, preferably within social housing.

* Experience monitoring programmes, budgets, cash-flow forecasts, applications, variations and final accounts.

* Experience identifying underperformance and taking proportionate corrective action.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon

Advert last confirmed live on 25 October 2026 · Partner reference 225750707