Senior Project Manager (Grade N)
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Who You Are
A highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in leading housing and community infrastructure projects within a public sector context. You have a proven track record in managing complex capital projects from inception to completion and a clear understanding of housing development and estate regeneration. Your communication and stakeholder management skills enable you to effectively engage with residents, community groups, and elected Members, ensuring that projects align with local needs and priorities.
What the job involves
As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead key housing and community development initiatives including the Whitechapel Gateway, Leamouth Community Centre, and Augusta Street Housing Scheme. Reporting to the Interim Head of the Mayor’s Priority Projects, you will shape the strategic direction, development, and delivery of these initiatives, ensuring alignment with the Mayor’s goals for housing supply, community benefits, and high-quality placemaking. Your responsibilities include overseeing design, planning, and construction, managing budgets and funding, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. You will also direct multidisciplinary teams and foster strong community and Member engagement.
Skills
- Highly effective project leadership
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Financially literate with strong analytical skills
- Skilled in managing design teams and contractor relationships
- Ability to manage and mitigate risks