Project / Programme Professional

  • Colbern Limited
  • City Of Westminster, London
  • Feb 25, 2026
Contractor Real Estate

Job Description

Project Manager

Westminster

Contact
£450 per day limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Project Manager

An experienced Project Manager to provide interim cover within our Major Works team. This role is critical in maintaining momentum across our housing capital projects while the service undergoes restructuring. You will ensure continuity, support service improvement, and help embed new team members as they join.

About the Role

The contractor will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of housing major works projects from inception through to completion. You will ensure effective delivery, cost control, high-quality outcomes, and strong compliance with contract, safety, and statutory requirements.

This role carries no line management responsibilities, but requires excellent coordination across internal teams, residents, consultants and contractors.

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Key Responsibilities

Deliver housing construction and refurbishment projects within the Major Works programme.

Provide strong contract management and commercial oversight to ensure value for money.

Oversee project budgets, programmes, risk management, and quality assurance.

Work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive performance.

Provide continuity and stability during a period of organisational change.

Support the integration and development of new team members once restructuring is complete.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

Demonstrable experience delivering housing construction or refurbishment projects from inception to completion.

Strong contract management and commercial skills.

Experience in a similar project management role within the housing sector.

Desirable

Professional membership such as MCIOB or MRICS.

A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).

Background as a building surveyor or similar technical discipline.

Experience working within a local authority environment.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of attending Westminster offices as required for project and team needs.

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer