Project Manager Housing Major Works

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager for their Housing Major Works team. This role focuses on the delivery of major construction projects, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in housing projects and excellent stakeholder management skills. Flexible working arrangements are available, with a commitment to project delivery and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing housing construction or refurbishment projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Responsibilities

• Deliver capital works and refurbishment projects focused on fire safety improvements.
• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Description

Interim Project Manager - Housing Major Works
Location: Romford (with flexible working arrangements)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Contract Type: Interim

Are you an experienced project manager with expertise in housing and fire safety compliance? We are seeking a driven and knowledgeable Project Manager to join our Housing Major Works team on an interim basis. This critical role supports the safe and effective delivery of major construction projects, with a strong emphasis on fire safety and compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Deliver capital works and refurbishment projects to housing stock, with a focus on fire safety improvements.
2. Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, including engagement with multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
3. Ensure all works to higher-risk buildings are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.
4. Provide leadership in health and safety, quality assurance, and budgetary control.
5. Communicate effectively with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
6. Attend weekly team meetings in Romford (every Thursday), with site and office attendance as needed — up to five days per week.

Key Requirements:

1. Proven experience managing housing construction or refurbishment projects, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment.
2. Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, especially in relation to higher-risk buildings.
3. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and fire safety consultants.
4. Ability to work flexibly, while remaining fully available via phone during business hours and attending daily video calls with your line manager.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why? You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding and improving homes across the borough, working with a supportive and collaborative team.

If you're passionate about project delivery, regulatory compliance, and making a real impact on housing quality and safety, we want to hear from you.