Special Projects Programme Manager

Special Projects Programme Manager

• Role: Special Projects Programme Manager
• Rate: £72,852 per annum plus up to 5% performance bonus
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: London
• Contract Length: Permanent
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working
• Closing Date: 19 August 2026

Special Projects Programme Manager – Overview

• An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading social housing provider for an experienced Special Projects Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a major fire safety and cladding remediation programme.
• Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of complex capital investment projects from feasibility through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget.
• Working collaboratively across multiple departments, you will play a key role in shaping strategic remediation programmes, securing external funding and providing robust governance across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• This is a highly influential position that requires strong programme management expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a thorough understanding of building safety, compliance and capital works delivery.

Special Projects Programme Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire safety remediation and cladding replacement programmes across a portfolio of residential buildings.
• Manage projects through all stages, from feasibility and procurement through to commissioning, handover and operationalisation.
• Develop and oversee multi-year capital investment and remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building safety, procurement and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project governance frameworks, risk registers, change control processes and performance reporting.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership teams and board-level stakeholders.
• Lead procurement activities and support the appointment of consultants, contractors and strategic delivery partners.
• Monitor programme budgets, funding allocations and expenditure to ensure effective financial control.
• Support the submission of external funding applications and maintain a pipeline of future funding opportunities.
• Provide leadership and support to direct reports, promoting a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors and residents.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and embed lessons learned into future project delivery.
   

Special Projects Programme Manager – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Extensive experience delivering capital works, fire safety remediation or major works programmes within a social housing provider or related property environment.
• Strong programme and project management experience across multiple workstreams.
• Excellent knowledge of building safety, fire safety and cladding remediation projects.
• Experience managing project governance, risk management and change control processes.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and industry best practice, including CDM and Building Safety requirements.
• Experience preparing reports for senior leadership and board-level governance groups.

Desirable

• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
• Professional qualification within construction, surveying, building safety or a related discipline.
• Experience securing and managing externally funded capital projects.
• Knowledge of social housing asset management and investment programmes.

How do I apply for this Special Projects Programme Manager position?

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Alternatively, you can directly email (Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com)

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