Strategic Assistant Director, Fire & External Wall Remediation

Peabody; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking an Assistant Director of Fire Remediation to oversee a £450 million programme. This senior role involves leading a team of 45 professionals to ensure the successful delivery of complex fire safety projects across 200 buildings. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience in large-scale remediation and an in-depth understanding of fire safety regulations. Offering a competitive benefits package, this position is critical to enhancing safety standards across London.

Benefits

30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays

Two paid volunteering days each year

Flexible benefits scheme

4x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading large-scale remediation or capital programmes.
• Strong understanding of fire safety and building safety regulation.
• Proven ability to manage complex risks and project controls.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with central government and regulators.
• Inspirational leadership qualities focused on collaboration and delivery.
• Strong commercial acumen with financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Peabody's external wall remediation programme.
• Accelerate fire remediation works in compliance with regulations.
• Establish project controls and manage performance KPIs.
• Implement effective design and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate remediation with planned investments to minimize disruptions.
• Foster a high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Professional accreditation (MRICS, MCIOB, APM)

Job description

A leading housing association is seeking an Assistant Director of Fire Remediation to oversee a £450 million programme. This senior role involves leading a team of 45 professionals to ensure the successful delivery of complex fire safety projects across 200 buildings. The ideal candidate will possess significant leadership experience in large-scale remediation and an in-depth understanding of fire safety regulations. Offering a competitive benefits package, this position is critical to enhancing safety standards across London.