Farringdon, London hybrid working available
At Southern Housing, we are seeking a Project Manager (Fire Remediation) to join our Building Safety Directorate on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Programme Manager for Fire Remediation, this role is responsible for leading diagnosis and remediation of fire safety and construction defects across Southern Housings residential portfolio. You will manage investigations (including PAS9980), oversee remedial works, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and maintain the golden thread of building safety information to deliver safe, compliant homes.
Key responsibilities:
Review construction information and manage testing, investigations and Type 4 FRAs
Appoint and manage consultants, contractors and on-site investigations
Oversee remedial works, quality control inspections and weekly progress reporting with photos
Maintain O&M and building safety data; ensure accurate handover and sign-off.
Liaise with enforcement bodies, legal teams, funders and original contractors to secure cost-effective solutions
Monitor budgets, risks and provide reports to the Building Safety Programme Board
This role is based at our head office in Farringdon, with the option to work in a hybrid manner. Visits to sites and other offices will be required based on the locations part of the programmes scope andyou will require a valid driving licence and essential use of car .
What you'll need:
Building surveying experience in housing; membership/qualification such as MCIOB, RICS or MCABE preferred
Proven track record managing complex projects, contractors and budgets
In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, building codes, and CDM 2015 regulations
Relevant fire safety qualification and proven professional experience
Strong contract, budget control, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
Clear communicator of technical information to varied audiences
Excellent data management and IT skills (Excel, Word)
In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above seven criteria providing real examples.?
Closing date: Tuesday 17 th February 2026 at 23:59pm. We may close the advert early if we received a suitable number of applications.
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday leave
Retailersdiscounts
Cycle to work
Buy & sell annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
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