Job Description
BUILDING SAFETY PROJECT MANAGER
housing association in Kent
£60,000
The role:
* To deliver an effective technical and project management service relating to building safety and provide advice to internal and external customers.
* To support the delivery of programmes and projects that keep our customers safe.
* To monitor the performance of contractors and consultants to ensure works, projects, programmes and services are completed to requirements and regulatory standards.
* To assist in the investigation and resolution of complex complaints relating to building safety and associated works.
Role Purpose:
* To provide specialist technical support to Moat and its customers in relation to building safety and the major compliance areas of Fire, Legionella, Asbestos, Gas, Electrics and Lifts (FLAGEL).
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities
* Work with the Head of Building Safety and the Building Safety Information Manager to deliver and maintain the requirements of the Building Safety Act. This includes:
* Coordination and sign-off of all technical works and projects at higher-risk blocks
* Maintaining the safety case for each block
* Ensuring Mandatory Occurrence Reports are submitted to the Building Safety Regulator when required
* Design and specify high-level and complex building safety works, including:
* Obtaining estimates
* Ensuring permits to work and IDSEAR are in place when necessary
* Overseeing delivery and monitoring project expenditure
* Ensuring quality control, completing sign-off, and obtaining all required certification
* Support the Building Safety Team in delivering planned programmes and responsive repairs, including:
* Working with specialist consultants
* Project managing complex component replacements
* Ensuring all relevant legislation is met
* Undertake regular inspections and audits of building safety service contractors and provide management reports
* Manage and investigate complex technical complaints relating to building safety or service contracts, providing dedicated technical support to customers in higher-risk blocks
* Support the Development Team in the delivery of new homes and attend site meetings and handovers where necessary
Entry Requirements:
Education and Qualifications
* Good standard of general education
* Qualification in fire management and risk appraisal
Knowledge and Experience
* Good understanding of building pathology and construction techniques
* Strong understanding of stock condition surveys and building safety inspections
* Ability to manage maintenance, complex repairs, refurbishment, and building safety projects
* Knowledge of managing and inspecting:
* Major works
* Responsive repairs
* Planned improvements
* Service and cyclical contracts
* Knowledge of forms of contract and contractor management
* Good knowledge of building safety legislation, working in occupied buildings, and building regulations (particularly Parts A, L, M and P)
* Experience liaising with customers and occupants on projects ranging from small-scale to large and complex
* Knowledge of party wall regulations and disrepair legal protocol
* Ability to produce accurate written reports and communicate effectively with customers, laypersons, and building professionals
* Current knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to property maintenance, construction, repairs, and refurbishment
Skills and Practical Requirements
* Good understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
* Appropriate means of transport and ability to work outside core hours when required
* Good understanding of the Section 20 consultation process
* Good understanding of budgeting processes and standing orders