Senior Project Manager (Remediation and Defects)

-; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Bedford is seeking a skilled individual to lead efforts in building safety and defect remediation. In this full-time role, you will oversee remediation projects ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in construction or defect remediation, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including a pension scheme and opportunities for professional training.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Opportunities for professional training

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within construction, fire safety, or defect remediation.
• A background or qualification in fire safety or fire engineering.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 (minimum Level 3) legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks related to building defects and safety.
• Develop and implement effective remediation plans.
• Lead projects from initiation to completion, coordinating resources.

Skills

Experience in construction or defect remediation

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of fire safety principles

Understanding of construction health and safety legislation

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in building or construction

Job description

The vacancy

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours/week)

Are you passionate about building safety and defect resolution? We’re looking for a skilled and proactive individual to lead our efforts in identifying and remediating defects across our property portfolio—including fire safety, structural integrity, and latent issues. This role is central to ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, and customer focused.

Reporting to the Head of Building Safety and Asset Compliance, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of remediation projects, ensuring work meets all relevant regulations and safety standards. You’ll be a key advocate for safe working practices and high‑quality outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Proactively identify and assess risks related to building defects and safety.
• Develop and implement effective remediation plans that align with project goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, coordinating resources and stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with internal teams and external partners.
• Handle complaints professionally and within expected timeframes.
• Promote and uphold safe working practices, challenging poor quality or unsafe behaviours.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Experience in a similar role within construction, fire safety, or defect remediation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• A background or qualification in fire safety or fire engineering.
• Knowledge of fire and structural safety principles and how to apply them.
• A solid understanding of construction health and safety legislation, including CDM 2015 (minimum Level 3).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to learning.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in building, construction, or a related field.
• We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for the role—or for another opportunity with us.

Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Therefore, bpha reserves the right to close this opportunity prior to the advertised end date in the event that a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.

About us

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes— for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities—to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.

Our vision and values

To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day‑to‑day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.

We are ambitious

We are better together
We show empathy
We take responsibility

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover
• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First AidCounselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments
• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme
• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform