Overview
The Building Safety Project Manager will lead critical initiatives in building safety and cladding remediation for residential buildings, ensuring compliance and effective delivery of multiple projects. Working in a hybrid capacity, this role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and managing external consultants to shape safer housing environments while securing necessary funding. The position offers flexibility, allowing for full-time or part-time commitments over a six-month interim contract.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of cladding remediation and building safety projects across residential buildings.
- Manage pre-construction activities including surveys, specification writing, tendering, and programme development.
- Lead and coordinate funding applications to Homes England and related schemes.
- Oversee external consultants to ensure high-quality and compliant design solutions.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act and CDM regulations.
- Monitor budgets, timelines, and risks across projects, providing clear updates to senior leadership.
- Support procurement activities and contractor mobilisation in line with organisational processes.
- Contribute to team development and shape future resourcing needs.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering building safety or cladding remediation projects in residential settings.
- Strong understanding of building safety legislation and regulatory frameworks including CDM and the Building Safety Act.
- Experience managing pre-construction phases including design development and procurement.
- Demonstrable experience working with external consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience supporting or leading funding applications to government schemes.
- Strong project management, risk management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Relevant qualifications in construction, project management, or building surveying such as RICS or CIOB are preferred.
- Desirable knowledge of asset management or compliance systems within a social housing provider environment.