Special Projects Contract Manager (Building Safety & Compliance)
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Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office
Rate: £450-£500 per day Inside IR35
Role Overview
A large London local authority is seeking an experienced Special Projects Contract Manager to join its Housing, Building Safety & Compliance function.
This is a specialist contract management role focused on the delivery of high-risk, safety-critical works across a large residential property portfolio. The successful candidate will oversee contracts relating to external wall systems, fire safety and investigative works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, within budget and to agreed performance standards.
The role requires a strong Contracts Manager with proven experience procuring and managing contracts within a social housing environment, ideally including fire safety and building safety contracts.
Key Responsibilities
Contract & Project Management
Manage safety-critical contracts delivering investigative and exploratory works across a significant residential portfolio
Oversee surveys, inspections and technical investigations relating to external wall systems and building safety
Manage the delivery of Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), including assessments aligned with PAS 9980
Coordinate spandrel panel investigations, render and façade assessments and Fire Risk Assessments
Monitor contractors against agreed KPIs, specifications, programme milestones, quality standards and contractual obligations
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, xgikmsk guidance and internal governance requirements
Identify delivery risks and take appropriate action to mitigate delays, performance issues and compliance concerns
Procurement & Commercial Management
Lead end-to-end procurement exercises for new building safety and exploratory works contracts
Develop procurement documentation, specifications, scopes of work and internal approval reports
Manage tendering, evaluation, contract award and mobilisation processes
Administer existing contracts and ensure suppliers deliver against agreed ...
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