Housing Project Manager

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a Housing Project Manager in London to oversee major fire safety projects. You will ensure projects are delivered to high compliance standards and manage stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has experience in construction project management and a commitment to improving fire safety standards. This position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits platform

Support for learning and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction or fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset for improving building and fire safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of major fire safety projects from inception through to completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and compliance.
• Support funding applications and reporting with accurate technical and financial information.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Job description

Overview

Housing Project Manager – Major Fire Projects
London Bridge
Up to £50,000

Hyde is looking for a Housing Project Manager (Projects Surveyor – Major Fire Projects) to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development.

As a Housing Project Manager (Projects Surveyor – Major Fire Projects) at Hyde, you will play a vital role in delivering large-scale fire safety projects across our housing portfolio. You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are well-planned, delivered to the highest compliance standards, and completed on time and within budget. Working with contractors, consultants, colleagues, and residents, you’ll help to ensure our homes remain safe while supporting funding applications for essential fire safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of major fire safety projects from inception through to completion.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and compliance, addressing risks or deviations promptly.
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, and colleagues to ensure projects run efficiently.
• Act as a key point of contact for residents, ensuring communication is clear and considerate.
• Support funding applications and reporting by providing accurate technical and financial information.

Why Join Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde group, one of the UK’s leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We’re committed to building safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and a focus on innovation, Hyde is a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference.

Required qualifications and attributes

• Proven experience in managing construction or fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive mindset and passion for improving building and fire safety standards.
• The ability to oversee contractors, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Support for learning and career development

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are at Hyde. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be their authentic selves. By embracing different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, we unlock innovation and reflect the diverse communities we serve. At Hyde, inclusivity isn’t a one-off initiative — it’s embedded in our culture and central to how we work every day.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.