Project Manager (Pre Construction)

Based in London

Length: 6 months with possible extension

IR35 status: Inside

Rate: £450 per day via an umbrella company

We are looking for someone who can manage the Councils pre construction activities for capital programme projects, including those requiring Building Safety Regulator approval, planning consent, Section 20 consultation, long lead in periods, or new supply chain development.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Project Manager:

• Gather site/property data from asset systems, tenancy, repairs, and other sources
• Work with procurement to appoint technical consultants for surveys/investigations
• Commission specifications or scopes of work
• Coordinate with designers, planners, and technical advisors to inform project milestones
• Procure new suppliers and prepare tender packs with internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
• Maintain accurate records and archives per council policies and statutory requirements

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Project Manager:

• Full understanding of RIBA stages, especially stages 0-4
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and its application for work on occupied tall buildings
• Understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)

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