Job Description

Capital Project Manager

Capital Delivery Programme

📍 Location: East London (Hybrid Working)

💰 Rate: £500-£550 per day (Umbrella)

📅 Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

🚀 Start Date: ASAP

Join a Major Housing Investment & Transformation Programme

MMP Consultancy is delighted to be recruiting for three experienced Capital Project Managers to support the delivery of a significant housing investment and transformation programme.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of London's largest social housing providers during a period of substantial investment across capital works, building safety, compliance, asset management and resident-focused improvement programmes.

Working within a high-performing Capital Delivery Team, you will lead the successful delivery of major housing projects that directly improve homes, buildings and communities.

The Role

As a Capital Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple capital investment projects from inception through to completion, ensuring schemes are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

You will work closely with contractors, consultants, residents and senior stakeholders to oversee a diverse portfolio of planned investment, compliance and building safety projects.

Projects Include

Building Safety & Fire Safety

Fire Door Replacement Programmes

Fire Stopping & Compartmentation Works

Building Safety Remediation Projects

Cladding Remediation Programmes

Regulatory Compliance Works

Planned & Capital Investment

Kitchen and Bathroom Renewal Programmes

Window and Door Replacement Projects

Roofing Works

External Fabric Improvements

Cyclical Decorations

Major Works & Strategic Programmes

Large-Scale Refurbishment Schemes

Retrofit & Sustainability Projects

Occupied Residential Refurbishments

Capital Investment Programmes

Strategic Asset Improvement Schemes

Emerging Programmes

Balcony Safety Projects

Structural Improvement Works

Resident Safety Initiatives

Future Housing Investment Projects

Key Responsibilities

Lead capital projects through all stages of delivery.

Manage contractors, consultants and professional teams.

Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.

Monitor and manage project risks, governance and reporting.

Engage effectively with residents and key stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and building safety legislation.

Produce reports for senior leadership and governance boards.

Drive contractor performance and continuous improvement.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced project professionals who have delivered housing capital works within a Local Authority, Housing Association or similar environment.

You will have experience delivering projects such as:

Housing Capital Works Programmes

Planned Maintenance & Decent Homes Projects

Building Safety & Fire Safety Programmes

Major Refurbishment Schemes

Retrofit & Sustainability Projects

Resident-Facing Improvement Programmes

Candidates may come from backgrounds including:

Capital Project Management

Building Surveying

Construction Project Management

Asset Management

Building Safety

Compliance & Property Services

What We're Looking For

✅ Strong project management experience within social housing or the public sector

✅ Proven contractor and consultant management skills

✅ Experience managing budgets, programmes and project governance

✅ Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

✅ Knowledge of housing compliance and building safety requirements

✅ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced delivery environment

Why Apply?

This is far more than a traditional project management contract.

You'll be joining a well-established Capital Delivery Team with a substantial pipeline of approved investment works, clear strategic direction and strong senior leadership support.

If you're an experienced Capital Project Manager looking to play a key role in delivering meaningful improvements to residents while working on some of the most significant housing investment programmes in London, we'd love to hear from you.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact MMP Consultancy today