Special Projects Programme Manager

Lead critical fire safety and cladding remediation projects that make a real difference to residents' lives.

Special Projects Programme Manager

Role: Special Projects Programme Manager
Rate: £72,852 per annum plus up to 5% performance bonus
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Greater London
Contract Length: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Hybrid working
Closing Date: 19 August 2026

Special Projects Programme Manager – Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading social housing provider for an experienced Special Projects Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major fire safety and cladding remediation programme.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of complex capital investment projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.
Working collaboratively across multiple departments, you will play a key role in shaping strategic remediation programmes, securing external funding and providing robust governance across a diverse portfolio of projects.
This is a highly influential position that requires strong programme management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a thorough understanding of building safety, compliance and capital works delivery.

Special Projects Programme Manager – Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of fire safety remediation and cladding replacement programmes across a portfolio of residential buildings.
Manage projects through all stages, from feasibility and procurement through to commissioning, handover and operationalisation.
Develop and oversee multi-year capital investment and remediation plans.
Ensure compliance with all relevant building safety, procurement and regulatory requirements.
Manage project governance frameworks, risk registers, change control processes and performance reporting.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership teams and board-level stakeholders.
Lead procurement activities and support the appointment of consultants, contractors and strategic delivery partners.
Monitor programme budgets, funding allocations and expenditure to ensure effective financial control.
Support the submission of external funding applications and maintain a pipeline of future funding opportunities.
Provide leadership and support to direct reports, promoting a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and residents.
Conduct post-project evaluations and embed lessons learned into future project delivery.

Special Projects Programme Manager – Applicant Essentials
Essential

Extensive experience delivering capital works, fire safety remediation or major works programmes within a social housing provider or related property environment.
Strong programme and project management experience across multiple workstreams.
Excellent knowledge of building safety, fire safety and cladding remediation projects.
Experience managing project governance, risk management and change control processes.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a wide range of audiences.
Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice, including CDM and Building Safety requirements.
Experience preparing reports for senior leadership and board-level governance groups.

Desirable

Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
Professional qualification within construction, surveying, building safety or a related discipline.
Experience securing and managing externally funded capital projects.
Knowledge of social housing asset management and investment programmes.

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