Tower Hamlets Council is recruiting three Senior Project Managers to join our Highways and Transportation service.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to shape and deliver a portfolio of high‑profile development programmes across the borough. You will lead complex projects including highways improvements, transport coordination, and public realm works supporting major regeneration and delivery.

The roles sit within a Major Projects Programme bringing together critical schemes such as the Riverside South development, a landmark project expected to deliver over 8,000 jobs and significant long‑term economic growth and the Mayor’s Accelerated Housing Programme, supporting the delivery of new homes across multiple sites

If you are passionate about delivering infrastructure and regeneration programmes and have a track record of managing complex projects, we would love to hear from you. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will provide strong leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

The roles are 12-month fixed term contracts with a possibility for extension.

In this role, you will:

Lead and manage multiple complex highways, transport, and public realm projects
Coordinate technical inputs, development requirements, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery contributing to major programmes
Lead programme planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement
Oversee highway works, ensuring compliance and quality outcomes across major schemes.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

Strong project management experience within highways, infrastructure, regeneration, or major programmes
Proven track record of managing complex workstreams in fast paced, high‑profile environments
Knowledge of relevant legislation, governance, and statutory responsibilities, particularly in relation to highways / transport
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community
Strong leadership capability, with experience working across multiple teams and partners.

Our TOWER values

At Tower Hamlets, our work is guided by the following principles:

We work together with partners to achieve the best outcomes

We are open and transparent in our decision-making

We are willing to challenge and innovate

We empower each other to be excellent

We respect all communities and value diversity

Our Benefits

Competitive salary
Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
Option for hybrid working
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. To avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.