At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting refurbishment and fire safety projects in residential and healthcare settings.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on impactful building compliance and improvement works.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, long-term contract, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Ideal for those passionate about making a positive impact in their community.
- Why this job: Shape the future of housing and healthcare through innovative project management.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in construction, compliance, and project management is essential.
Interim Project Manager (Capital Works/Fire Remediation) £400–£475 per day (Umbrella) | Inside IR35 Interim Contract until April 2027 (initially)
We're looking to recruit an experienced Interim Project Manager to join on a long-term interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied programme of refurbishment and remedial works across a residential/healthcare property portfolio. While some projects will involve fire safety remediation, the role also covers a wider range of building compliance and improvement works, making it ideal for an experienced project manager from a housing, construction or property background.
The Role
You'll be responsible for delivering multiple projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are completed safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.
- Managing a portfolio of compliance, fire remedial and capital works projects across residential and healthcare properties.
- Overseeing contractors throughout the project lifecycle, including issuing orders, managing variations, chairing progress meetings and authorising payments.
- Carrying out regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and contractor performance.
- Working closely with Contract Administrators, consultants, Principal Designers and Principal Contractors to ensure successful project delivery.
- Ensuring projects comply with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations, Building Regulations and other statutory requirements.
- Reviewing contractor documentation, including RAMS and Construction Phase Plans, and ensuring safe systems of work are in place.
- Monitoring project budgets, programmes and risks while identifying opportunities to deliver value for money.
- Producing progress reports and maintaining strong relationships with residents, housing teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
About You
We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering building, compliance, refurbishment or capital works projects.
You'll bring:
- Experience managing construction, refurbishment, compliance or planned works projects.
- Strong contract management skills, including variations, valuations and contractor performance management.
- Experience inspecting works on site and ensuring quality and contractual compliance.
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements.
- Experience managing project budgets and delivering value for money.
- Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Experience within social housing, local government, NHS, facilities management or residential construction would be highly advantageous.
