Programme Lead
Department / Client Account: Government Property Agency
Line Manager: Engineering and Asset Management Lead
About The Role
The Programme Lead is responsible for overseeing the client’s comprehensive risk assessment initiatives, including fire risk assessments, L8 risk assessments, and asbestos management surveys. The role involves planning, coordinating, and managing all aspects of these critical assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and maintaining the highest standards of safety for our client.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a schedule for fire risk assessments, L8 risk assessments, and asbestos management surveys across client properties.
* Liaise with clients and building personnel to arrange access and coordinate assessment activities.
* Ensure all necessary information and documentation are available prior to assessments.
* Manage relationships with external suppliers conducting the assessments.
* Evaluate supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality standards and timelines.
* Coordinate with suppliers to address any issues or concerns that arise during assessments.
* Oversee the preparation and submission of commercial and financial paperwork.
* Compile and analyse assessment statistics and key performance indicators.
* Prepare regular reports for management and clients on assessment progress and outcomes.
* Identify trends and areas for improvement in the assessment process.
* Establish and maintain a system for logging all remedial works identified during assessments.
* Track the progress of remedial works completed by FM providers and ensure timely completion of all required remedial actions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams on all assessment-related matters.
* Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
Health and Safety
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.
Key Performance Measures
* In line with annual IPMP.
Personal Competencies, Attributes & Knowledge
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities
* Strong project management skills with experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in project/programme management or similar.
* In‑depth knowledge of fire safety, legionella control and asbestos management.
* Good understanding of building legislation and regulations in relation to fire safety, water safety and asbestos management, such as the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, Fire Safety Regulations 2022 and BS8680:2020 (Water Quality).
* Experience working with Government clients and a good understanding of civil service structures, processes and protocols.
* Experience within customer‑facing environments and resolving problems, particularly in the public sector.
Desirable
* Professional certifications in relevant areas such as NEBOSH, IOSH, Project Management.
* UK Government Level 1B Security Check (SC) clearance.
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