Senior Project Manager
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £394.09 to £546.2 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London, E14 2BG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP222371CT1757-1674964-16012026 |
Summary
Senior Project Manager needed in East London Paying £394.09 per day ref 1674964
Full time hours on a temporary basis
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of housing capital projects, ensuring value for money, high‑quality outcomes and achievement of annual spend targets. You will lead internal project teams and oversee the work of contractors, technical consultants and external partners.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a major share of the Housing Capital Programme (£10m p/a)
- Lead internal teams, external consultants and contractors
- Oversee contracts to ensure compliance, value for money and programme quality
- Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and financial targets
- Drive delivery to meet annual spend commitments
- Monitor risks, budgets, timelines and performance indicators
- Ensure all work aligns with statutory, safety and procurement requirements
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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