Special Projects Contract Manager (Project)
Southwark Council
Role
Who You Are
You are a strong Contracts Manager with significant experience in procuring and managing contracts within a social housing environment, specifically focusing on high-risk, safety-critical contracts related to external wall systems (EWS). You have a strong understanding of fire safety regulations and experience in managing complex and high-risk projects at scale.
What the job involves
The Special Projects Contract Manager will oversee the delivery and management of safety-critical contracts related to external wall systems across a large residential portfolio. Responsibilities include managing exploratory and investigative works, ensuring compliance with building safety regulations, leading procurement exercises, managing budgets, risk mitigation, and legal recovery. The role also involves engaging with stakeholders, managing contractor performance, and coordinating funding applications.
Skills
- Contract management within construction, housing, or building safety
- Understanding of external wall systems and fire safety regulations
- Management of complex, high-risk projects
- Procurement and contract mobilisation
- Knowledge of remediation funding schemes
- Commercial, legal, and stakeholder management skills