Senior Regeneration Project Manager

Senior Regeneration Project Manager

£650 per day | Inside IR35 | London Local Authority| 3 days on site, 2 days from home | 6 months +

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Regeneration Project Manager to join a London Local Authority, leading the development and delivery of several high-profil Projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced regeneration or housing development professional to take responsibility for major housing, placemaking and community infrastructure schemes, helping deliver the Mayor's ambitions for housing supply, community benefit and high-quality regeneration.

Reporting directly to the Interim Head of the Mayor's Priority Projects, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple complex projects, overseeing their development, design, planning, procurement and construction.

Key Projects

You will take a leading role in the delivery of the following schemes:

Community Centre: Development and delivery of a modern, accessible community facility for local residents.

Housing Scheme: Delivery of 100 new homes alongside community space.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and delivery of major housing, regeneration and community infrastructure projects.

Oversee projects through the full development lifecycle, including design, planning, procurement and construction.

Manage capital budgets, funding arrangements, development viability and commercial negotiations.

Direct multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and external technical partners.

Lead engagement with residents, community groups, elected Members and senior stakeholders.

Maintain robust project governance, reporting, assurance and risk management processes.

Prepare Cabinet reports, business cases and presentations for senior leadership and Members.

Ensure projects meet required standards for building safety, sustainability, accessibility and inclusive design.

Identify and manage programme risks, dependencies and potential delivery challenges.

Ensure schemes deliver meaningful community benefits and reflect local priorities.

Essential Experience & Skills

Significant experience delivering housing development, estate regeneration or major community infrastructure projects.

Strong Local Authority or wider public sector experience.

Proven track record managing complex capital projects from initial concept through to completion.

Experience overseeing design, planning, procurement and construction stages.

Strong financial and commercial understanding, including capital budgets and development viability.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants and contractor relationships.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly working with residents, community groups and elected Members.

Experience preparing Cabinet reports, business cases and presenting to senior leadership teams.

Strong understanding of project governance, risk management and programme delivery.

Knowledge & Qualifications

In-depth understanding of housing development, regeneration and capital programme management.

Knowledge of local authority housing strategies, funding routes, decant and rehousing processes.

Understanding of planning, procurement, contract management and development structures.

Knowledge of building safety legislation, sustainability and social value requirements.

Degree or equivalent in Regeneration, Housing, Planning, Architecture, Project Management or a related discipline.

Professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB, or equivalent experience.

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