Building Safety Delivery Manager

The Building Safety Delivery Manager will lead on the commission, management, and delivery of complex remediation projects to achieve budget, time, quality targets and manage customers and stakeholder interaction.
Working with our consultants and Building Safety team, the Building Safety Delivery Manager will develop due diligence files on all the blocks in this remediation project to establish remediation requirements and then oversee tendering for each project with the appointment of a suitable contractor. The Building Safety Delivery Manager will drive the on-site delivery with he appointed contractor and design teams to provide assurance that these buildings are remediated with details of the construction and products used so that the buildings can be risk rated during and after completion.
A day in the life:
Commission, manage and lead on the delivery fire safety remediation projects from inception to completion.
Prepare business cases, capital budgets, revenue forecasts, cash flow forecasts, works programmes and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed policies and procedures and other management tools, in close liaison with internal teams.
Lead on the delivery of remediation projects within budget, time, quality and other performance targets.
Identify and manage risks associated with the programme. Monitor works programmes against agreed project plans and targets.
Support the development and implementation of communications plans for projects including detailed resident consultation strategies in conjunction with internal and external teams.
Work with Procurement team, appoint, commission and manage appropriate consultants and contractors in line with procurement procedures adopting strong commercial and commercial approach.
Support the Building Safety to complete and provide data or survey information required by relevant authorities, including the Regulator and DLUHC.
Obtain relevant internal approvals in line with financial regulations and scheme of delegations.
Monitor progress of projects against KPI targets, including reporting to Homes England where funding has been secured, recommend and implement corrective action where necessary.
Prepare management reports including financial appraisals, monthly progress reports and cost reports. Present to internal stakeholders, committees and forums.
Co-ordinate cross functional internal and external teams to rationalise specification and works programmes to ensure that remediated properties meet acceptable quality standards.
ensure that customer communications are effective so that residents are aware of what is going on and key next steps.
Some attendance at evening resident meetings will be required.
Contribute to an agenda of continuous improvement for business operations. Champion individual initiatives and projects.
Build, establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities and other external stakeholders. Develop business contacts.
Prepare and present papers to Asset & Investment Committee, Group Board and Executive Team, as directed.
Work with Head of Development and Finance partners to establish overall budgets for future phases of remediation.
What you will need to have:
Education & Qualifications
Degree or professional qualification in property, development, construction, or a related field or extensive experience.
Expert understanding of the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act and related regulation.
Expert understanding of project management principles and risk analysis skills.
Strong IT skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, (to at least intermediate level).
Experience of using SDS Sequel cash flowing software is desirable.
Desirable: MCIOB, MRICS, NEBOSH Fire Safety, Institute of Fire Engineers, HNC Construction
Extensive experience, knowledge, understanding:
in project budget management and cashflow projections and taking ownership of budget phasing and forecast cost to complete reporting.
in managing and motivating multi-disciplinary teams of external consultants and contractors.
in the management of the delivery of complex residential property development from inception to completion and handover.
in presenting to internal and external committees.
of the issues involved in redevelopment and regeneration of occupied properties.
Personal Qualities
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent Negotiation skills
What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in role profile by 31 January 2024. Please also note that ahead of the final stage interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments. Interviews will be held in the beginning of February 2024. For more information about Wandle, including our corporate strategy, click here: https://www.wandle.com/careers/