Building Safety and Major Works Project Manager

Interim Building Safety & Major Works Project Manager
Enfield Council (hybrid working)
Rate: £396.52 per day (umbrella - INSIDE IR35)
3 month initial contract (with a view to extend)
 
Enfield Council have an ambitious programme of works to ensure all homes meet the Decent Homes Standard by March 2026. Alongside this, the council has secured £5M through the Warmer Homes Grant and continues to deliver a rolling programme of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works.
 
We are seeking an experienced Project/Programme Manager to take the lead on delivering Capital Investment and Building Safety projects, with a particular focus on High-Rise Residential Blocks (HRBs).
 
Key Responsibilities:
·Oversee delivery of capital investment works, including Decent Homes, FRA remedials, Warmer Homes, and structural repairs.
·Coordinate works within HRBs and bring them together under a single Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator.
·Work closely with internal teams (FRA, Warmer Homes, M&E) to ensure all requirements are captured before procurement.
·Manage external consultants and contractors, including Principal Designers, Contract Administrators, and specialist engineers.
·Support delivery of complex works such as concrete repairs and structural projects, ensuring quality and statutory compliance.
 
About You:
·Minimum 3 years'' experience in project/programme management within housing, local authority, or property sectors.
·UK Resident
·Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements, FRA processes, and capital works delivery.
·Experience managing high-rise or complex housing stock.
·Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile programme of works, ensuring both compliance with building safety legislation and the delivery of long-term investment in Enfield''s housing stock.
 
Apply now to be considered for this interim role and play a key part in shaping safer, more sustainable homes in Enfield.