Job Description
Interim Project Manager - Housing Major WorksLocation: Romford (with flexible working arrangements)Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00Contract 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:
* Deliver capital works and refurbishment projects to housing stock, with a focus on fire safety improvements.
* Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle, including engagement with multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
* Ensure all works to higher-risk buildings are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Provide leadership in health and safety, quality assurance, and budgetary control.
* Communicate effectively with residents, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
* Attend weekly team meetings in Romford (every Thursday), with site and office attendance required as needed-up to five days per week.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience managing housing construction or refurbishment projects, ideally within a local authority or social housing environment.
* Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, especially in relation to higher-risk buildings.
* Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and fire safety consultants.
* Ability to work flexibly, while remaining fully available via phone during business hours and attending daily video calls with your line manager.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why?
You'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding residents 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.