Capital Project Manager

📍 Location: East London (Hybrid Working)
💰 Rate: £500-£550 per day (Umbrella)
📅 Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Likely Extension)
🚀 Start Date: ASAP

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.

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.

• Fire Door Replacement Programmes
• Fire Stopping & Compartmentation Works
• Building Safety Remediation Projects
• Cladding Remediation Programmes
• Regulatory Compliance Works

• Kitchen and Bathroom Renewal Programmes
• Window and Door Replacement Projects
• Roofing Works
• External Fabric Improvements
• Cyclical Decorations

• Large-Scale Refurbishment Schemes
• Retrofit & Sustainability Projects
• Occupied Residential Refurbishments
• Capital Investment Programmes
• Strategic Asset Improvement Schemes

• Balcony Safety Projects
• Structural Improvement Works
• Resident Safety Initiatives
• Future Housing Investment Projects

• 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.

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

✅ 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

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.