Project Manager – Capital Delivery
Temporary, Full Time – 12‑month contract (£450 per day, umbrella). Location: Harlow. Closing date: 12th November 2025. The successful candidate will be required to be based on site a minimum of three days per week.
Job Purpose
Harlow has over 9,000 units of social housing and is embarking on its largest capital investment programme ever. We are delivering large‑scale refurbishment programmes to occupied council homes and require experienced project managers to help deliver this work.
Responsibilities
The projects are mainly building‑envelope works to low‑rise blocks that have already been tendered and packaged, and are due on site early in the new year. We have a separate commercial team that will provide commercial support. Contractors are specifically tendered and are not partnering contractors.
The experience you will bring
* Experienced construction project manager – must have delivered works to occupied residential units; not limited to new build or private‑sector work.
* Experience delivering works to occupied units for local authorities or housing associations.
* Well‑developed people skills, able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* Experience working with the JCT form of contract.
* Good technical knowledge of construction management.
What You Should Do Next
If you are interested, apply via the Working for Essex website. For queries, email louise.buter@essex.gov.uk.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type
Temporary
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industry
Government Administration
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