Project Manager - Fire Safety Delivery

GreenSquareAccord; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing organization based in Birmingham is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of fire safety projects. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and overseeing contractor performance. Candidates should have significant experience in fire safety, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary ranging from £52,000 to £55,000 annually, along with additional benefits including a car allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday entitlement

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme with employer match

24/7 online GP appointments

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience managing fire safety remedial works.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of building safety legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire safety projects across GSA’s housing portfolio.
• Manage project teams to achieve programme objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

Professional qualification in construction or asset management

Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title : Project Manager - Fire Safety Delivery

Head Office Location : Brindley Place, Birmingham

Job Location : Brindley Place, Birmingham

Salary - £52,000 - £55,000 (+ £750 Car allowance) per annum

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time (37 hours per week)

About the role

Are you passionate about fire safety and ensuring residents live in safe, high-quality homes?

GreenSquareAccord (GSA) is seeking an experienced Fire Projects Manager to lead the delivery of our Fire Risk Assessment Actions and Fire Safety Improvement Programme.

You’ll play a vital role in safeguarding our customers and buildings, managing a range of projects from inception through to completion, ensuring that all works are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest safety standards.

What you’ll do

• Lead the delivery of fire safety projects and remedial works across GSA’s housing portfolio.
• Manage project teams including Project Surveyors and Administrators to achieve programme objectives.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, accreditations and CDM Regulations.
• Take responsibility for project finances, monitoring budgets, approving spend, and forecasting costs.
• Lead on procurement of contractors and consultants to deliver works efficiently and compliantly.
• Engage with residents and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication before and during works.
• Maintain meticulous records and evidence to support the Golden Thread of information for every building.
• Report on project progress, risks, quality, and performance to senior leadership.

About you

You’re an organised and motivated professional who can balance technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. You’ll be confident managing complex fire safety projects and working collaboratively across teams to deliver results.

Essential experience and skills

• Minimum 3 years experience managing fire safety remedial works.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of building safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear reports, documentation, and performance summaries.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and relevant project or housing management systems.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in construction, maintenance, or asset management (e.g. RICS, CIOB or equivalent).
• Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety (Level 4 desirable).
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it’s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious.

Benefits

• Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
• One day off for your birthday
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24 / 7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24 / 7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eligible for occupational sick pay

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.