Senior Special Projects Contracts Lead – Building Safety

Semester.co.uk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Supportive management team

Great transport links

Stable working environment

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Southwark Council is seeking a Special Projects Contract Manager to lead safety-critical contracts covering external wall systems across a large residential portfolio. The role supports building safety compliance, risk mitigation and remediation, including FRAEWs, spandrel panels, render/facade assessments and Fire Risk Assessments.

6-12 month duration with end-to-end procurement responsibility. You will coordinate exploratory works, manage contractor performance and budgeting, and lead funding

Qualifications

• Significant contract management experience in construction, housing or building safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement of exploratory works contracts (Gateway 1/2 reports, specifications, tendering, mobilisation).
• Oversee contractor performance, KPI management, and budget/financial control.
• Support legal claims against contractors/developers for defective wall systems and manage funding applications (Cladding Safety Scheme).

Job description

Southwark Council is seeking a Special Projects Contract Manager to lead safety-critical contracts covering external wall systems across a large residential portfolio. The role supports building safety compliance, risk mitigation and remediation, including FRAEWs, spandrel panels, render/facade assessments and Fire Risk Assessments.

6-12 month duration with end-to-end procurement responsibility. You will coordinate exploratory works, manage contractor performance and budgeting, and lead funding