Project Manager - Fire

The London Borough of Croydon is seeking two experienced Housing Capital delivery Senior Project Managers. 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.

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:

• 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.

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