Interim Principal Project Manager Location: North West Contract: 6 months initially (with potential extension) Rate:Negotiable Inside IR35 - Specify your day rate when applying Spencer Clarke Group are looking for an experienced Principal Project Manager to join our local authority client in the East Midlands. This senior role will manage the delivery of a diverse range of building projects, from new builds and refurbishments to adaptations, alterations and demolitions, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. The Role Leading the overall project delivery of significant construction and maintenance projects, using approved project management techniques. Managing multi-disciplinary in-house and external consultant teams through feasibility, design, procurement and construction phases. Preparing and monitoring project budgets, financial forecasts, cost plans and cash flows, ensuring value for money and high accountability. Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, ensuring compliance with statutory, health and safety, and professional standards. Overseeing procurement and contract management, including tendering, evaluation, contractor/consultant appointment and contract administration. Ensuring effective communication with clients, stakeholders and contractors, including producing reports, resolving disputes and maintaining strong professional relationships. Supporting the development of strategies, policies and procedures to secure best value and continuous improvement across the service. Capturing and transferring project and asset data into the Corporate Asset Management System, supporting long-term asset management. Leading and managing a team of multi-disciplinary professionals and technical staff, ensuring performance, training and development are prioritised. About You Significant experience in project management within building construction and maintenance, ideally within Local Government. Proven ability to manage large and complex capital projects, with strong financial planning, budget control and contract management skills. Excellent knowledge of procurement, construction contracts, and compliance with CDM and other statutory regulations. Strong leadership and people management experience, able to coordinate and inspire multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve disputes effectively. A strong track record in delivering projects to time, cost and quality, ensuring client and stakeholder satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on major projects and play a central role in shaping and improving the built environment within a busy local authority property service. How to Apply If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.