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Interim Project Manager - Client-Side New Build Housing Development Reference no: Newham RQ909762 Pay Rate: £278.11 per day PAYE This opening assignment is for 2-3 months You will be responsible for the project management of the post contract delivery of the house building programme; to deliver additional supply of council housing in the borough through regeneration, redevelopment and construction of new-build projects in the Affordable Homes for Newham Programme. You will realise the development aspirations through the successful delivery of a range of development contracts. You will act as the lead representative and key project manager of each contract ensuring a quality product is provided for the residents. You will ensure the requirements are met and the interests are protected with regard to, but not limited to; contractual compliance, programme management, legal requirements, building control, charging, audit, health and safety, and quality. Key responsibilities to include:-

• Establish and maintain relationships with key external partners, designers, contractors, developers, and land agents etc. to construct new affordable housing. To work with contactors and consultants, and other external stakeholders to deliver projects in line with the procedural, legal and external audit requirements. Representing, when required, at external meetings, consultations etc. Ensuring that a quality product and all schemes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the high quality
• To work with internal stakeholders such as housing, sales, finance, asset management, to forecast and realise the successful assimilation of new affordable housing schemes into the wider housing stock
• Partner with the multi-disciplinary teams, in particular development team and design lead to ensure buildability of projects. This includes ensuring any possible maintenance issues are mitigated at design and build stage
• Monitor and report consistently on works progress to Senior Construction Manager, Design lead and other members of the Housing Delivery Team as appropriate
• Engage with the Housing Delivery Team and Regeneration to understand business needs and assist with the development and implementation of individual service area plans
• Ensure policies and the highest health and safety procedures are followed and met in projects signed off. This includes raising any potential safety issues immediately with Senior Management and advising on appropriate actions to mitigate any risks
• Implement project monitoring and sign off procedures, leading to continuous improvement in final build outcomes across the Housing Delivery Team and Regeneration
• Project manage the construction delivery of an identified portfolio of housing development sites, driving the development process from construction start-on-site to practical completion, and ensuring that schemes are delivered on time and within approved budgets
• Taking into account the specifics of the schemes and using the relevant software (Spreadsheet, Proval, Sequel), to maintain and relay information internally and primarily to, Housing and Sales about homes, including but not limited to accurately projecting commencement and completion dates, financial spend, details of house types, plots, specific features to enable other aspects to initiate their associated tasks. Using judgement and an awareness of any commercial sensitivities, supply information externally, as required, to grant funders and other stakeholders
• To collate the necessary information to ensure that capital expenditure, rental incomes, sales, service charges and grant figures are correctly calculated, monitored and managed in line with approved individual scheme budgets; legal requirements; and expectations. Meet the contractual obligations of the schemes and the requirements of Governance, Audit and the Financial Regulations with regards to the payments of invoices and legal transactions
• To maintain accurate scheme files to satisfy audit requirements, and to ensure that all GLA, charging and key documents are obtained and stored appropriately. To pursue the contractor / developer for all necessary information over the course of the development until all matters are closed to the satisfaction of the organisation and auditors
• To accurately manage and maintain forecasting of cashflows and completions with expertise in use of Spreadsheet, Proval and Sequel taking into account the different, and sometimes conflicting, requirements for information. To agree valuations of works done and ensure the procedure for receipt and authorisation of invoices is correctly implemented so that there is timely payment of invoices
• To take responsibility for schemes meeting statutory consents, internal and external audit and future charging requirements with consideration of responsibilities as a landlord and to health and safety
• Working with the governance and programme team to provide accurate information for the GLA programme being aware of key GLA milestones
• Using effective negotiation skills and sound judgement, to ensure schemes are progressed in a satisfactory manner. Throughout the scheme, manage the consultants and other members of the project team to deliver the construction ensuring a quality product is provided for residents. By attending site meetings; reviewing information from Clerk of Works and the Employers Agent; and managing the snag and de-snag process as required, identify when it is appropriate for handovers of homes to occur. Based on this, accept the handover of homes in compliance with the contract and in line with forecast timings and anticipated quality standards. Post-handover ensures the efficient completion of any outstanding works
• To assist the Defects Team and Asset Management Team to resolve contractual issues, post completion until end of defects liability period. To manage the end of defects process to ensure an end of defects notice can be administered under the terms of the contract to attain project final account
• Project manage the delivery of extensions and expansions to existing stock in order to best meet the demand in the borough.
• Project manage the delivery of the approved scheme and timely notification of completed units to the Lettings Team for initial nominations
• Contribute to responses to consultations issued by the Government, the Greater London Authority, Homes & Communities Agency (HCA and other relevant bodies.
• To prepare reports, briefings and relevant documents on project related work and associated actions for submission to Departmental Leadership Teams, Senior Leadership Team, Cabinet and other stakeholder groups

“Role Requirements” – to give yourself the maximum chance of success please try and ensure your CV addresses the following essential criteria: Qualifications:

• An appropriate degree level qualification
• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors membership or equivalent recognised institutional body is desirable but not essential.

Knowledge/experience:

• Significant knowledge and understanding of the residential construction process and managing residential construction projects which include affordable housing
• An experienced project manager with a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering the construction of a variety of complex development and regeneration schemes within a similar organisation with comparable scope of responsibilities, budget and resources
• Experience of commissioning, instructing and client managing a range of professional consultancy services
• A high degree of commercial awareness and an ability to critique financial appraisals, manage costs, maintain and improve quality, deliver construction to set timescales, manage risk and
• anticipate problems and opportunities
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of traditional and modern methods of construction including promoting and encouraging innovation and a culture of continuous improvement
• Experience of working with the GLA’s project systems and knowledge of the GLA / HCA bid submission process and information requirements and thorough knowledge of the GLA and Homes England working practices
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the planning process and relevant national, regional and local planning and regeneration policy and legislation. In depth knowledge and understanding of current legislation, issues and policies at local and national level in relation to housing supply
• Extensive experience of working with developers/contractors and employers agents.
• Able to demonstrate strong experience and knowledge of construction delivery of additional affordable housing supply
• Proven experience of implementing legal agreements for affordable housing supply, including knowledge of S106 agreements and unilateral undertakings
• Experience of dealing with resident and public complaints and consultation and engagement
• Experience of working in a multi discipline and cross-organisational groups
• Proven track record of effective construction delivery within Construction in Local Authority, residential, public sector or a large complex organisation
• Thorough understanding of construction forms and techniques including construction costs, and ability to knowledgeably advise the client
• Ability to represent during bid interviews and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience and understanding of building regulations and legislation in relation to housing market
• Excellent relationship management skills, including developing new and maintaining existing relationships

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to interpret and appraise and oversee the development of planning drawings up to working construction drawings
• Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to use specialist or project management software (such as Spreadsheets or SDS Sequel) to project manage schemes on site
• Strong project management skills with proven success in managing multiple large scale construction projects simultaneously
• Strong organisational skills that ensure original plans are delivered and implemented resulting in desired outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, able to interpret and write financial reports and deliver these to Senior Management
• Strong ability to interpret complex financial data, simplifying information to stakeholders
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, whilst dealing with conflicting priorities
• Ability to maintain grip of project objectives in line with corporate and service plan
• Strong ability to work collegiately within various teams
• Ability to build lasting, strong relationships and credibility quickly
• Proven stakeholder management
• Experience of successfully operating in an environment where priorities are constantly developed, changed and conflicting.

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