Project Manager - Fire and Building Safety

Michael Page (UK); West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in housing is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead high-rise safety remediation projects. This role involves overseeing all project management activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with consultants to deliver complex investment works. You will leverage your extensive experience in financial management and customer service to drive project success while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality. This position offers a competitive salary and the possibility of a permanent role after an initial 12-month contract, making it a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the housing sector.

Benefits

Access to company benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years onsite experience managing complex investment works.
• Strong knowledge of The Building Safety Act and compliance regimes.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities for High-Rise Building Safety Remediation works.
• Oversee design, procurement, and onsite delivery for asset investment projects.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Customer Focus

Numeracy and Literacy Skills

IT Literacy

Education

HNC / Degree / Diploma in Construction

Tools

MS Office

Company Operational Software

Job description

• 12 Month fixed term role with potential to become permanent
• Competitive salary

About Our Client

Our client is one of the leading housing providers in the Yorkshire region. They provide over 20,000 homes to tenants across the region.

Job Description

• Responsible for all project management activities to deliver High-Rise Building Safety Remediation works projects. This includes partnership working with a designated consultant to oversee all aspects of design, procurement, onsite delivery (to IC's works specifications/schedules) and sign-off to ensure we meet our responsibilities as set out by the Building Safety Regulator.
• Responsible for all project management activities to deliver our Asset Investment works projects aligned to the High Rise Building Safety Remediation works. This includes partnership working with a designated consultant to oversee all aspects of design, procurement, onsite delivery (to IC's works specifications/schedules) and sign-off to ensure we meet our responsibilities aligned to our Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP).

The Successful Applicant

• HNC / Degree / Diploma education in construction or equivalent (depth of relevant experience and/or another similar qualification).
• Minimum 5 years onsite experience of managing complex Investment works including fire safety projects, planned investment, and mechanical and electrical works.
• Experience of surveying, building diagnostic and holistic root to branch analysis of repairs and void works, with sound knowledge of residential maintenance, refurbishment, and compliance regimes.
• Extensive knowledge of The Building Safety Act, Building Safety Regulator, and planning Gateway Process to ensure delivery and risk mitigation for customers.
• Extensive financial management experience in relation to setting, forecasting, re-forecasting, mitigation, and reporting against budgets.
• Experience of procurement, tendering, and utilising Schedule of Rates to monitor onsite performance and manage budgets.
• Contract Management in relation to procurement, pre-construction phase plans, H&S, RAMS, contractor, and surveyor KPI performance.
• Strong customer focus on all aspects of delivery, being able to see the service provided through the customer's eyes.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills. IT literacy, confident in the use of MS Office applications, as well as the ability to use company operational software.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for business use.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Initial 12 month fixed term contract with a view to being extended.
• Access to company benefits package.