Project Manager - Greater London Authority - Reed : Job Details

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary. Hybrid working.

Location: Union Street SE1 0LL

Join the dynamic Future Neighbourhoods team at the Greater London Authority in an exciting role as a Project Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping sustainable and thriving neighbourhoods across London, focusing on climate-related initiatives such as retrofitting homes, improving air quality, and enhancing access to green spaces.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide comprehensive project management support for the Future Neighbourhoods programme.
• Manage a portfolio of environmental work and specific Mayoral projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery within budget.
• Facilitate the procurement and management of consultants and contractors, both internally and externally.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with international organisations, government departments, London Boroughs, and other public, private, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Build and sustain partnerships to support the delivery of the Mayor’s policies and programmes, including negotiating funding.
• Offer advice and prepare responses to queries from the Mayor, senior managers, and other stakeholders on environmental matters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative, technical, and policy changes in the environmental field.
• Ensure all activities align with the Authority’s policies, Code of Ethics, and Standards, promoting equality and diversity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven project management experience: qualification or accreditation in a project management discipline is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects on time, to agreed quality standards, and within budget.
• Strong skills in contract management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in using office and statistical software, including word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Experience in managing budgets is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to respond effectively to pressure and change, and build/manage relationships effectively.

If this role of interest to you and you have the required skills and experience, then please click apply.