Senior Principal Project Manager | Full time | London | £68,300 – £77,400

The City of London is hiring a Senior Principal Project Manager for its Major Works Team.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working. The post is based in the Housing Service.

The Housing Service manages 12 estates and around 5,500 homes. Three estates are in the Square Mile, including the Barbican Estate. The other nine are in nearby London boroughs.

The Major Works Team leads a major capital programme across the social housing stock over the next 10 years. The work includes roof and window replacement, communal decorations, mechanical and electrical upgrades, fire safety works, internal decent homes works, and possible decarbonisation projects.

This role would suit an experienced Project Manager who can lead, coordinate, and deliver major works in a social housing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major works: Oversee planned maintenance and refurbishment projects across the housing stock
• Manage delivery: Help deliver projects on time, to budget, and to the right standard
• Coordinate contracts: Support project and contract management across major works programmes
• Work with stakeholders: Communicate with tenants, leaseholders, and other key contacts
• Support housing improvement: Help improve homes through repair, upgrade, fire safety, and refurbishment work

About You

• Experienced: Strong background in project and contract management
• Knowledgeable: Good construction knowledge and understanding of client-side working
• Customer focused: Able to work well with tenants, leaseholders, and other stakeholders
• Strong communicator: Comfortable dealing with a wide range of people
• Motivated: Positive attitude, drive, and enthusiasm for delivery in a social housing environment

What the City of London Offers

• Salary: £68,300 to £77,400, inclusive of all allowances
• Pension: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working: Workplace attendance based on role needs
• Flexible options: Requests for flexible working and job share will be considered
• Extra benefits: Interest-free season ticket loans, bicycle loans, and discounts on health and wellbeing, arts, and culture
• Supportive employer: Equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community

How to Apply

Apply online for the role before 23:59 on 27 April 2026.

Interviews are likely to take place in the week beginning 11 May 2026.

The successful applicant will need to complete a standard DBS check as part of the recruitment process.

The City of London may close the advert early if it receives a high number of applications.

Application Tips

Focus on your experience delivering major works, managing contracts, and working in a client-side or social housing setting. Use clear examples that show project delivery, stakeholder management, construction knowledge, and your ability to lead work that improves homes and resident experience.