Interim Project Manager - Housing Major Works
Location: Romford (with flexible working arrangements)
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Contract 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.