Project Manager - Policy, Fire, Decant, and Capital Voids
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Salary: £51,093 - £54,129 per annum
Location: Greenwich, London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is looking for a skilled Project Manager to oversee complex, high-value void property projects, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality standards are met from start to finish. This role is pivotal in driving efficient project delivery across a range of repairs and refurbishment initiatives, all while meeting Council and public funding guidelines.
Key Responsibilities: *Lead projects from specification to completion, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and health and safety standards.
*Work closely with contractors, insurance providers, and council teams to deliver value-for-money, compliant projects.
*Manage a small team directly, with additional oversight of contractor staff, supporting decant processes and maintaining resident engagement.
*Oversee budgeting, cost control, and project documentation for reporting and compliance.
About You: *Qualifications: Project Management (Prince2 or equivalent) and ideally NEBOSH or IOSH certified.
*Experience: Strong background in project management for housing or a similar sector, with an emphasis on building safety.
*Skills: Leadership, problem-solving, and excellent communication skills, with experience in motivating teams and managing risks in high-stakes projects.
*Knowledge: In-depth understanding of CDM, health and safety, fire safety, and construction regulations.
Our Greenwich Plan sets out our vision for the next 4 years focusing on the changes we collectively want to see in our borough and Council. We want to become a more strategic, efficient and adaptive organisation, to deliver for our communities. Our workforce is key to making this happen.
Royal Greenwich is a great place to live and work. Benefiting from excellent transport links ranging from Crossrail to the Elizabeth line to the Uber boat, we’re one of the easiest boroughs to get to and navigate your way around.
Employee benefits include:
*A range of flexible working arrangements
*Excellent pension scheme
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, including excellent apprenticeship opportunities at all levels
*Vibrant staff support networks
*GreenwichCard which entitles you to discounts at local businesses
*Payroll giving scheme
*Generous leave entitlement, starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
*Employee Assistance Scheme including external counselling service
If you’re ready to make a significant impact and help shape the future of housing services in Greenwich, apply today. Join us in our mission to improve residents’ lives and opportunities.
For more information please contact
Goodman Masson and Royal Borough of Greenwich reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the start date should a suitable candidate be found.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.