Fire Remediation Project Manager

A little bit about what we are looking for... We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Fire Remediation Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of fire and building safety remediation projects.
Your primary goal will be to ensure that our residents feel safe and secure in their homes by leading and motivating the project team to achieve compliance with current legislation, within approved budgets, timescales, and design specifications.
We embrace the future of work with our hybrid working model, offering you the flexibility to thrive in your role.
You'll have the opportunity to blend the best of both worlds, spending approximately 2-3 days per week in the office with the remainder being from the comfort of your own home.
However bear in mind during your probation and training, we may request more office presence to ensure you feel fully supported and equipped for success.
Your well-being and confidence in your role are paramount to us, and we're committed to providing the flexibility you need to excel.
Of course if you'd prefer to be in the office more, then that is completely fine with us too!
As part of our commitment to promoting work-life balance, we offer an optional 9-day fortnight scheme*.
With this arrangement, you have the opportunity to compress your hours into nine days, allowing you to enjoy a bonus day off every fortnight.
It's our way of empowering you to achieve greater flexibility and recharge, helping you be your best self.
Your responsibilities... Project Oversight: Manage a select portfolio of fire and building safety remediation projects, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, regulations, and PA Housing policies.
Project a positive image of PA Housing by providing exceptional customer service, managing complaints within the relevant service areas.
Consultant and Team Management: Oversee the performance and delivery of appointed consultants, monitoring performance and ensuring value for money.
Regularly review outputs from Employers Agents, Site Inspectors, Costs Consultants, and Architects.
Collaborate closely with Resident Liaison Officers to ensure accurate monthly updates are provided to residents regarding remediation projects.
Resident Engagement: Attend resident meetings, both virtual and in-person, to present updates and engage with residents effectively.
Risk Management: Work closely with the project team to mitigate project risks, regularly reviewing and updating risk registers.
Escalate issues to the Senior Management Team when necessary.
Administrative Support: Assist the Fire Improvement Works Manager in compiling necessary reports for governance or approval purposes.
Collaborate with Building Services, Health and Safety, and Housing teams for services under this role's responsibility.
Project Monitoring: Continually monitor and inspect fire remediation projects throughout their duration, ensuring all works are completed to specification and high standards.
Financial Management: Ensure timely processing of monthly project valuations, legal fees, and consultants' fees.
Authorise work variations within delegated authority limits or escalate to the Fire Improvement Works Manager for approval.
Maintain strong financial control and management of fire remediation projects, including monthly forecasts and reporting.
Documentation and Compliance: Responsible for collating and retaining comprehensive project documentation for completed works, including photographic records and golden thread information.
Work collaboratively with the Assets, Building Services, and Health & Safety teams to ensure proper documentation format.
Assist in producing the annual fire improvement works budget.
Ensure compliance with PA Housing's statutory obligations and health and safety requirements for relevant service areas.
Reporting and Updates: Provide regular operational updates to the Fire Improvement Works Manager, Director of Compliance, and Executive Director of Assets.
We recommend you read the full job description to get a really good understanding of what the role entails, you can find this as a downloadable attachment at the bottom of the advert.
Our ideal candidate... Education and Certifications (If specific qualifications are required, please upload them with your application to demonstrate your eligibility); Degree or equivalent in Construction, Surveying, Construction/Contract Management, Project Management, or demonstrated knowledge and experience.
Relevant Fire Safety Qualification (e.g., IFE, IFSM, CIOB Level 6 in Fire Safety for Construction, etc.).
NEBOSH certification.
Full driving license.
Willing to undertake a Basic DBS check.
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of maintenance.
Expertise in fire safety measures.
Familiarity with the Building Safety Act and Health and Safety requirements.
Sound knowledge of legal and commercial management.
Understanding of building structures and passive fire safety components.
Proficiency in JCT forms of contract, especially JCT D&B.
Knowledge of fire regulations and related guides.
Proficiency with IT systems.
Experience: Proven experience in managing maintenance services within RSL or private sectors.
Extensive experience in delivering and managing passive and active fire improvement works.
Experience with procurement and implementation of maintenance services.
Track record of building and maintaining effective relationships with other departments.
Experience in budget management and identifying efficiency savings, focusing on value for money.
Proven ability to achieve performance targets, individual development, and service improvements.
Commitment to excellence with the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals.
Disclosure and Barring Service: This role of requires the successful candidate to complete a basic DBS check.
A basic DBS check will show any unspent convictions.
So why do we need to know this information?
This role will be required to visit / support PA Housing residents in their own homes on a regular basis.
Therefore we have a duty to our residents to ensure that we have taken precautions regarding who will be visiting them and representing PA Housing.
Having unspent convictions will not necessarily preclude you from being recruited into the role; if you are potentially the successful candidate, we will complete a risk assessment with you to understand the circumstances around your conviction, how relevant they are to the post you have applied for and what remedial action , if any, have you have taken since your conviction.
Suitable references will also need to be obtained prior to commencement of employment.
AGENCIES: We know where you are if we need your support so please do not contact us.
To apply for this role please click on the apply button or for any enquiries please email ****** - We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Therefore, we advise you to apply promptly to ensure your application can be considered.
* please note this is a non contractual benefit and may be subject to change