Project Manager - Capital Works

Interim Project Manager – Capital Works

Location:London (On‑site required)

Contract: Interim (initial 3–6 months, strong potential for extension)

Day Rate: £400–£450 per day (Inside IR35)

I am working with a well‑established Housing Association based in London, who are seeking three experienced Interim Project Managers to support the delivery of large‑scale planned investment, retrofit, and refurbishment programmes across their housing stock.

This opportunity requires confident, hands‑on Project Managers who thrive in fast‑paced operational environments and can take ownership of multiple, complex capital works projects from mobilisation through to completion.

About the Interim Project Manager role:

• Lead the successful delivery of major building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit programmes across multiple residential properties.
• Oversee project planning, mobilisation, and performance management, ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with building safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractors, managing supplier performance, chairing monthly contract meetings, and driving improvement plans where required.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant legislation, guidance, and national specifications, particularly around retrofit and building safety standards.
• Monitor financial performance, track spend against budget, authorise payments, and address any over/underspend risks promptly.
• Lead on performance reporting for internal and external stakeholders, providing clear, accurate, and timely updates.
• Maintain strong resident engagement, responding to queries and complaints, keeping communication clear, and ensuring disruption is minimised.
• Carry out quality assurance checks, challenge poor workmanship, and promote continuous improvement across contractors and internal teams.

Your previous experience as an Interim Project Manager:

• Proven experience managing large‑scale planned works, retrofit, or refurbishment programmes within residential or social housing settings.
• Strong technical knowledge of property maintenance, asset management, and building construction methods.
• Solid understanding of contract management and supplier performance oversight, ideally within multi‑contractor environments.
• Confident with budgets, cost control, and financial reporting across capital programmes up to £6m.
• Familiarity with compliance and health & safety requirements relevant to housing and building works.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports and engage stakeholders confidently.
• Strong decision‑making, negotiation, and problem‑solving abilities with a proactive, solution‑focused mindset.
• Minimum HNC/HND in Construction, Building Surveying, or related discipline (essential).
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (required).

Desirable:

• Membership of CIOB, RICS, or similar.
• Experience in social housing resident engagement and managing complaints.
• Understanding of sustainability, retrofit, and energy‑efficiency principles.
• Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes.

If this Interim Project Manager opportunity sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV to George – [email protected].

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable.)