Salary: £61,672-£71,811 (Plus up to 10% technical enhancement)
Job Grade: Level 5 Zone 2
Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 10th June 2026, 5pm
Interviews to be held: W/C 22nd June 2026
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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP) and other strategic waste management initiatives. Employed by London Borough of Camden, you will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs that make up its membership.
You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, environmentally sustainable infrastructure serving over two million residents across seven London boroughs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme that prioritises community pride, social value, and environmental excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
About you
You’re a degree-qualified project professional with a strong track record in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects from design to operation. You understand the complexities of waste infrastructure and are confident managing safety, quality, and stakeholder relationships in a public sector environment.
You bring:
Experience in complex, multi-million-pound project delivery
Strong awareness of safety and operational integration
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of contracts (e.g., NEC, IChemE) and project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera)
A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on public value
Ideally, a recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP)
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About North London Waste Authority (NLWA)
Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London’s waste.
We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling.
To helptackle the climate emergencyandtoprevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project
Working for NLWA
The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA’s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark
What we Offer
At North London Waste Authority, you will receive a host of benefits offered as part of the Camden contract including:
Click HERE to see full details of our benefits offered as part of the Camden Contract.
Inclusion and Diversity
We value and celebrate difference and encourage diversity in all respects. Our diverse workforce ensures we represent our communities to the best of our ability and enables us to make better decisions. Because of this, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of other non-white ethnicities, those who identify as LGBT+, neurodiverse and disabled people.
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.
We’re Camden, a borough with a proud history and a bold, progressive future.
At Camden Council, we’re not just about services, we’re about people. Our vision is to make Camden a better borough, one that’s inclusive, sustainable, and fair.
We put our residents and communities at the heart of everything we do. From tackling inequality and championing local voices, to leading climate action and designing services with people, not just for them, Camden is where innovation meets compassion.
As an employer, we’re committed to being people-centred, inclusive, and ambitious. Whether you're a resident, partner, or future colleague, you’ll find that Camden is not just a place to work or live, but a place to grow, belong, and make a real difference.
💬 Relational in our leadership
💡 Forward-thinking in our services
🌍 Inclusive in our culture
Join us in shaping a Camden where everyone can thrive.
