Special Projects Manager

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Summary
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To take the lead for the management and control of major remediation programmes
And a have strong focus on both internal and external fire safety

About Our Client

The client are a North London based Housing Association with a forward thinking approach and a great deal of work going into Building Safety and this role will be based in the North London region.

Job Description

The key responsibilities as the Special Projects Manager are as follows:

To assist and support the Assistant Director in leading a programme of major remedial works projects
To successfully project manage individual remedial works packages to individual buildings
To liaise with residents and stakeholders on major defects projects, including dealing with complaints
To procure and manage construction and service contracts for Consultants and Contractors for major defect projects
To achieve a high quality cost effective project delivery for the organisation and its residents
To ensure that exposure to risk from a Health and Safety or Statutory Compliance failure is minimised

The Successful Applicant

The successful Special Projects Manager will need the following:

Minimum of 18 months experience in a Project Manager or related discipline role in the UK, preferably within the Housing Sector
Project values more than £150K+
Experience of managing Consultants, Contractors and Solicitors
Track record of managing successful programme and project delivery in line with desired outcomes and agreed quality, time and cost targets
Experience of working successfully on multiple projects at the same time
Experience of auditing construction information prior to commencement of works
Experience of snagging and handover of projects
Some management training/experience
Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legal requirements
IT competency-in MS Office application
Building Regulations knowledge(especially AD B) and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Line management and development of staff
Understanding of the client relationship with Contractors and main forms of contract
Ability to make concise factual reports both verbally and in writing
Fire safety related qualifications would certainly be an advantage for this role
Proven track record in construction project management
Qualification in Building Surveying, Architecture, Engineering or Construction (MCIOB, RICS or similar)
Fire safety specific and/or rain screen cladding projects
Experience of identifying and managing project inter dependencies and implications that cross service boundaries
The ability to drive and have use of a car would be advantageous

What's on Offer

The successful Special Projects Manager will receive:

A competitive annual salary

The ability to work for an award winning Housing Provider

Training and development opportunities

Contact

Chris Bax

Quote job ref

JN-122021-4563051

Phone number

+44 207 269 1743