Your new company

You will be joining a forward-thinking London local authority delivering a significant programme of capital works across housing and schools. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focused construction and maintenance services, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As Project Manager - Fire , you will take responsibility for planning, managing and delivering a large-scale construction programme, including major repairs, planned maintenance and capital improvements across residential and educational assets.
You will lead a team of surveyors and technical professionals, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards. The role will involve overseeing contractor performance, managing budgets (circa £14m+), and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, particularly around health & safety and construction standards.

Key responsibilities include:
›Managing end-to-end delivery of building improvement and maintenance programmes for fire works.
›Leading and developing a team of contract and project surveyors
›Overseeing contractor and supply chain performance across multiple projects
›Driving continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery
›Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements
›Managing financial performance, forecasting and budget control
›Acting as the technical lead on construction and surveying matters
›Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, residents, councillors and external partners
›Representing the service in contractual and legal matters where required

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

› A recognised professional qualification in building surveying or construction (e.g. RICS or equivalent)
› Extensive experience delivering housing maintenance or capital works programmes
› Strong track record of managing contractors and complex construction projects
› Experience leading and developing technical teams
› Sound knowledge of construction legislation, procurement and contract management
› Strong commercial and financial acumen, including budget management
› Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
› A proactive and solutions-focused approach to service delivery and improvement

What you'll get in return

› £55,323 to £57,402 per annum
›Up to 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
›Opportunity to shape the future of housing asset management and capital delivery in a major London borough
›A key leadership role within a high-impact transformation programme
›Collaborative and supportive working environment
›Competitive local government benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme – a market-leading defined benefit scheme with circa 18%+ employer contribution
›Flexible working opportunities

What you need to do now

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