Building Safety and Major Works Project Manager

carrington west; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in England is seeking an Interim Building Safety & Major Works Project Manager to oversee capital investment works and ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation. The role requires a minimum of 3 years' experience in project management within housing sectors. This is a hybrid working position with an initial 3-month contract, offering a competitive rate of £396.52 per day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project/programme management.
• Experience managing high-rise or complex housing stock.
• Knowledge of FRA processes and capital works delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of capital investment works.
• Coordinate works within high-rise residential blocks.
• Manage external consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Building Safety Act knowledge

Contractor management

Job description

Overview

Interim Building Safety & Major Works Project Manager

Enfield Council (hybrid working)

Rate: £396.52 per day (umbrella - INSIDE IR35)

3 month initial contract (with a view to extend)

Enfield Council have an ambitious programme of works to ensure all homes meet the Decent Homes Standard by March 2026. Alongside this, the council has secured £5M through the Warmer Homes Grant and continues to deliver a rolling programme of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works.

We are seeking an experienced Project/Programme Manager to take the lead on delivering Capital Investment and Building Safety projects, with a particular focus on High-Rise Residential Blocks (HRBs).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of capital investment works, including Decent Homes, FRA remedials, Warmer Homes, and structural repairs.
• Coordinate works within HRBs and bring them together under a single Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Work closely with internal teams (FRA, Warmer Homes, M&E) to ensure all requirements are captured before procurement.
• Manage external consultants and contractors, including Principal Designers, Contract Administrators, and specialist engineers.
• Support delivery of complex works such as concrete repairs and structural projects, ensuring quality and statutory compliance.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project/programme management within housing, local authority, or property sectors.
• UK Resident
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements, FRA processes, and capital works delivery.
• Experience managing high-rise or complex housing stock.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile programme of works, ensuring both compliance with building safety legislation and the delivery of long-term investment in Enfield's housing stock.

Apply now to be considered for this interim role and play a key part in shaping safer, more sustainable homes in Enfield.