Special Projects Contract Manager

Spencer Clarke Group

Special Projects Contract Manager

Location: London
Rate: 450 – 500 Per day
Contract: 3 – Months ongoing

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a Local Authority to appoint a Special Projects Contract Manager to lead the delivery and management of high-risk, safety-critical contracts relating to external wall systems across a large residential portfolio.

This is a specialist role overseeing exploratory and investigative works to support building safety compliance, risk mitigation, and remediation strategies, while ensuring robust contract performance, financial control, and legal recovery where applicable.

Responsibilities include
Manage and oversee safety-critical contracts delivering investigative works across a high volume of buildings
Ensure successful delivery of surveys and inspections, including FRAEWs, spandrel panel investigations, render and facade assessments, and Fire Risk Assessments
Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, service specifications, and programme milestones
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance (including PAS 9980), and internal governance frameworks
Lead end-to-end procurement exercises for new exploratory works contracts, including Gateway 1 and 2 reports, specification and scope development, tendering and evaluation, and contract award and mobilisation
Manage and administer existing contracts, ensuring value for money and effective delivery
Maintain strong commercial oversight including cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
Manage budgets associated with investigative and enabling works programmes and mitigate financial risk
Work closely with legal teams to identify and pursue claims against contractors and developers, supporting technical and contractual evidence for legal proceedings
Manage contractual disputes, escalation, and resolution
Lead on applications to the Cladding Safety Scheme and other funding streams, ensuring compliance and reporting obligations
Engage with internal and external stakeholders including residents, consultants, legal teams, contractors, senior leadership, and elected members

About you
Significant experience in contract management within construction, housing, or building safety
Social housing experience, specifically procuring and managing contracts in this environment
Experience in procuring and managing fire safety, compliance, or external wall system related contracts
Strong understanding of external wall systems and fire safety regulations
Proven experience managing complex, high-risk projects at scale
Strong procurement and contract mobilisation experience
Knowledge of remediation funding schemes (Cladding Safety Scheme, Building Safety Fund)
Strong commercial, legal, and stakeholder management skills

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Nicole Brownrigg at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or