Lead Project Manager (FRA)

Are you a Lead Project Manager with experience of working in the social housing sector on projects up to £5m with a core focus on Fire Safety related projects? Can you undertake comprehensive programming from overall project planning to detailed task scheduling, from inception to operation? Do you have solid experience in project management and Section 20 processes?

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of this fast-paced, growing, dynamic company?

If the answer is yes read on………………………………….

What We Are Looking For

We are currently looking for a Lead Project Manager with knowledge of Part B building regulations to join our Planned Works team on a fixed term contract.

The primary objective of this role is to deliver a fire improvement scheme across 3 residential blocks situated in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, complying with part B building regulations with an estimated contract value of £3.2m.

You’ll be responsible for achieving target contributions by managing contracts in accordance with contract documents and programme, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the agreed quality standards.

You’ll oversee the delivery of planned and demand-generated adaptation works, ensuring the achievement of client KPIs, including service delivery levels, customer satisfaction, quality, and compliance measures. This includes supervising of sub-contractors to meet and exceed business objectives, ensuring consistent achievement of operational KPIs, and remaining within budget targets.

This a new role for us in a growing team, we’re looking for someone who can exceed our client expectations, whilst maximising value for money and adhering to company policies and strategies.

Working Arrangements

• Working pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Barking & Dagenham.
• Other: A DBS check, and clean driving licence will be required for this role.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Dotted line responsibility to team to oversee works.
• Achieve or exceed repair service targets including financial, time, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Undertake comprehensive programming from overall project planning to detailed task scheduling, from inception to operation.
• Implement and oversee risk assessments for all activities, ensuring effective risk control and audit measures.
• Develop and manage structured project planning, including health and safety, execution methods, and quality control.
• Implement variation order procedures to maximise added value and minimise project disruption.
• Identify and address underperforming service areas with action plans to meet performance and financial targets.
• Produce and present high-quality communications and reports to senior management, Councillors, service heads, contractors, and other departments.
• Demonstrate strong commercial understanding, identify key project commercial indicators, and monitor delivery to meet targets and KPIs.
• Set and review organisational and productivity objectives aligned with contracts.
• Ensure application for all necessary licenses, permits, and compliance with planning supervisor requirements.
• Understand and communicate commercial aims of the project and business plan objectives.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Membership in a professional organisation (RICS, CIOB, or equivalent preferred).
• Evidence of Construction management qualifications
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (desirable).
• IOSH Certificate in Managing Safety (desirable).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management NVQ level 3 or equivalent (desirable)
  
  

Experience

• Proven track record with Part B building regulations on projects valued between £500k and £5m.
• Solid background in project management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of building and health & safety legislation.
• Experience with managing subcontractors.
• Demonstrated success in managing planned works in public services or social housing.
• Proven ability to manage high-value programmes of work using various income recovery approaches (schedules of rates, target prices, open book cost-based partnering) while meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Familiarity with Right to Repair legislation and construction health and safety laws.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle as required.
• Experience in Section 20 processes.
  
  

Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes: 

Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!

Group Life Assurance

Competitive Salaries

Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays from 21 days

Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable

Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development and training

A GREAT TEAM!

About Us

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

To Apply

If you are keen to be considered for this opportunity to join a great team, please click 'apply' below to submit your CV and outline relevant skills and experience via the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so if you are keen to be considered for this role, please apply as soon as possible and do not wait until the closing date.