Fire Project Manager

Role Overview

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Fire Project Manager to join our Special Projects team on a short-term basis. The role focuses on delivering high-priority fire safety remediation programmes across our social housing portfolio. You will manage end-to-end remediation projects, ensuring full compliance with current legislation (including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Order, and related codes such as PAS 9980), while minimising disruption to residents and maintaining programme timelines and budgets.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on interim position requiring immediate impact, strong stakeholder management, and proven expertise in fire safety remediation within the social housing sector.

• Lead and manage multiple fire safety remediation projects from investigation through to completion, including external wall systems (EWS), cladding remediation, fire compartmentation, fire doors, balconies, and associated defects.
• Oversee diagnostic surveys, risk assessments, and intrusive investigations (including coordination of PAS 9980 assessments where applicable).
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, risk registers, and progress reporting (including golden thread documentation and compliance records).
• Procure, appoint, and manage specialist contractors, consultants, fire engineers, and other supply chain partners to deliver works safely, on time, and to budget.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, residents, resident panels, regulators (e.g., Building Safety Regulator, local fire services), funding bodies, and other external parties.
• Ensure robust resident communication, consultation, and support during remediation works (including temporary decanting where required), in line with best practice and the Code of Practice for Remediation of Residential Buildings.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, health & safety, and programme delivery; escalate issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Track and report project status, financials, risks, and milestones to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of remediation processes and compliance frameworks within the team.

• Proven track record as a Project Manager delivering fire safety remediation / cladding / EWS projects in social housing or residential sectors (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety and building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, PAS 9980, and related guidance.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, contractors, and complex stakeholder environments (including residents and regulators).
• Excellent project management skills (planning, budgeting, risk management, reporting) - PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent desirable.
• Ability to hit the ground running in a remote setting with high autonomy and minimal onboarding.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with experience of resident-focused delivery in occupied buildings.
• Right to work in the UK and ability to operate under umbrella / PSC arrangements (outside IR35).
• Previous interim / contract experience in social housing special projects.
• Knowledge of funding mechanisms (e.g., government remediation funds, developer contributions via RCOs).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, CIOB, fire engineering awareness, or building safety management).

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior interim professional to make an immediate, tangible impact on resident safety and regulatory compliance during a critical 3-month period.

To express interest, please provide an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant remediation project experience, availability, and day rate confirmation.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications will be reviewed anonymously where possible.