Job Description

Schemes Manager (Estates)

Location: South east London (Hybrid Working)

Rate: £33.83 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 7 Months

Hours: 35 Hours per Week (Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Schemes Manager (Estates) to join a busy Local Authority team in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager with a background in parking, housing, estates, regeneration or the public sector to lead the successful delivery of housing estate parking improvement projects.

Working closely with the Parking Design and Improvement Manager and Head of Service, you will be responsible for delivering projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to a high standard.

This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the office 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of parking and estate improvement projects from planning through to completion.

Manage project plans, governance arrangements and funding streams.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet agreed objectives.

Build strong relationships with internal departments, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.

Monitor project progress and produce regular performance and progress reports.

Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous service improvement.

Support the strategic development of parking services across housing estates.

Manage, motivate and develop a team of approximately 5-6 staff.

Carry out performance management, supervision and staff development.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

Proven experience managing complex projects from inception to completion.

Previous experience within Parking, Housing, Estates, Regeneration or Local Government.

Experience leading and developing teams.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Experience managing budgets, project risks and competing priorities.

Excellent organisational and communication skills.

The ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

A proactive approach with a strong focus on delivering excellent customer outcomes.

Why Apply?

Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

Competitive Umbrella rate of £33.83 per hour

7-month contract with the potential to gain valuable Local Authority experience

Opportunity to lead high-profile improvement projects

Join a collaborative and supportive team environment

Apply Now

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your updated CV today.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy