Interim Project Manager

Thomas Webb Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to oversee health and fire safety in a residential refurbishment project in Westminster. Responsibilities include compliance with the Building Safety Act, managing contractors, and controlling project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in live residential environments. This is an on-site role requiring 45 hours of work per week, offering competitive pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing health and fire safety in residential settings.
• Ability to oversee contractor operations and manage project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and fire safety management to ensure compliance.
• Manage refurbishment works in occupied residential buildings.
• Oversee critical building systems and contractor coordination.
• Control project budgets and provide financial reporting.
• Act as first point of escalation for safety incidents.
• Provide clear weekly reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Health and fire safety management

Residential refurbishment experience

Contractor management

Financial reporting

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent

Job description

Interim Project Manager – Residential / Building Safety

Location: Westminster, London SW1
Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term (6西months)
Hours: 45 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
Salary: £60,000 per annum (pro-rata)

Role Overview

An experienced Interim Project Manager is required to lead resident safety, statutory compliance, and operational control during a period of refurbishment and concurrent construction within an occupied residential building in Westminster.

This on-site role is critical to maintaining safe separation between residential areas and live works, ensuring compliance with the Building Safetyարհ Act 2022, motho protecting residents, assets, and life‑safety systems throughout a high‑risk, live environment.

The role acts as the primary interface between residents, contractors, and the client senior management team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead health and fire safety management, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Golden Thread requirements
• Manage residential refurbishment works within a live block management setting
• Oversee facilities, BMS, and critical building systems, ensuring no unauthorised interference
• Control contractor management, RAMS, permits-to-work, and site coordination
• Manage project and operational budgets, cost control, and financial reporting
• Act as first point of escalation for safety or operational incidents
• Provide clear weekly reporting to senior stakeholders

Desirable

• NEBOSH or equivalent
• Experience in live or partially occupied residential schemes

Please note that only candidates who fully meet all of the key requirements will receive a response.