Building Surveyor / Project Manager - Construction Defect Remediation (PFI)

TSA Surveying Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor / Project Manager for a site-based role in Blackburn. You will lead the delivery of construction defect rectification works with a focus on fire safety measures. The ideal candidate has strong project management experience in a PFI environment and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role requires a minimum of 4 days on-site presence per week.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in site-based project or construction management.
• Knowledge of building fabric defect remediation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple contractors undertaking remediation works.
• Oversee works related to fire dampers and other fire-related defects.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Site-based project management

Knowledge of fire-related systems

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Job description

Overview

Building Surveyor / Project Manager - Construction Defect Remediation (PFI) | Location: Blackburn | Full-Time, On-Site Minimum 4 Days/Week | Contract Type: Permanent

An experienced Building Surveyor / Project Manager is needed to lead the delivery of construction defect rectification works on a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project. This is a hands-on, site-based role focused on managing contractors across a range of defect remediation works including fire safety measures and associated remedials.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple contractors (direct and via FM provider) undertaking construction defect remediation works.
• Oversee works relating to cavity barriers, fire dampers, passive fire protection (PFP), and other fire-related defects.
• Facilitate on-site operations and maintain close liaison with all stakeholders.
• Monitor, challenge, and report on contractor performance and programme progress to the General Manager.
• Conduct document and quality assurance reviews and maintain accurate project records.
• Support delivery of potential render remedials (extent to be confirmed).
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and PFI performance requirements.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Strong experience in site-based project or construction management, ideally within a PFI environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building fabric defect remediation, especially fire-related systems and components.
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and contractors in a live environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and confident in taking ownership of site activity.

Location & Working Pattern

Based full-time in Blackburn, with a minimum of 4 days on-site per week. This is not a remote or programme management role – site presence is essential. This is a site-based appointment.