Building Safety Project Manager

Barnet, London
Principal People Recruitment
Our client is seeking a Building Safety Project Manager to join their expanding, highly knowledgeable team, supported by prestigious financial institutions. In this key role, you ll help manage an impressive £6 billion residential property portfolio, ensuring it remains safe, compliant, and effectively maintained. Combining technical expertise in building surveying with hands-on project management, you ll lead major remediation projects, including fire and construction safety works, helping shape the future of excellence across the business.

This is a busy but highly rewarding role. Having successfully placed many individuals within this business, we know the support and development opportunities here are unmatched in the sector. You ll provide strategic guidance, manage contractors and consultants, and collaborate with developers, statutory authorities, and key stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes across the organisation.

What You ll Do:

• Lead and monitor major remediation projects across a diverse property portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, fire safety, and statutory requirements.
• Advise on construction, building safety, and H&S matters.
• Oversee Managing Agents, consultants, and contractors to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Review technical documents, contracts, and plans to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with developers, warranty providers, authorities, leaseholders, and residents.
• Track project progress, budgets, and milestones; report regularly to senior management.
• Contribute to strategic planning and delivery of fire safety and remediation programmes.
• Support due diligence and asset enhancement initiatives across acquisitions and developments.

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience in building surveying, construction, and project management.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety, and H&S compliance.
• Experience in residential property management and landlord/tenant law is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, consultants, and contractors effectively.

Why Join them?
This is a chance to make a real impact on building safety and the wellbeing of residents. You ll work with a collaborative team, lead high-profile remediation projects, and play a key role in shaping safety standards across a significant residential portfolio.