Overview

Interim Building Safety & Major Works Project Manager
Enfield Council (hybrid working)
Rate: £396.52 per day (umbrella - INSIDE IR35)
3 month initial contract (with a view to extend)

Enfield Council have an ambitious programme of works to ensure all homes meet the Decent Homes Standard by March 2026. Alongside this, the council has secured £5M through the Warmer Homes Grant and continues to deliver a rolling programme of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works.

We are seeking an experienced Project/Programme Manager to take the lead on delivering Capital Investment and Building Safety projects, with a particular focus on High-Rise Residential Blocks (HRBs).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of capital investment works, including Decent Homes, FRA remedials, Warmer Homes, and structural repairs.
• Coordinate works within HRBs and bring them together under a single Gateway 2 submission to the Building Safety Regulator.
• Work closely with internal teams (FRA, Warmer Homes, M&E) to ensure all requirements are captured before procurement.
• Manage external consultants and contractors, including Principal Designers, Contract Administrators, and specialist engineers.
• Support delivery of complex works such as concrete repairs and structural projects, ensuring quality and statutory compliance.

About You

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project/programme management within housing, local authority, or property sectors.
• UK Resident
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements, FRA processes, and capital works delivery.
• Experience managing high-rise or complex housing stock.
• Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile programme of works, ensuring both compliance with building safety legislation and the delivery of long-term investment in Enfield's housing stock.

Apply now to be considered for this interim role and play a key part in shaping safer, more sustainable homes in Enfield.