Senior Project Manager – Construction Consultancy
Location: Waltham Cross (2–3 days on site) + remote
Salary: £450-£500 p/d
About Academy Consulting:
Academy Consulting is a well-established construction and property consultancy, recognised for delivering expert project and cost management across commercial, residential, education, leisure, and community sectors. Our project portfolio spans from £1m to £100m, including prestigious schemes such as community hubs, office-to-residential conversions, and new educational facilities.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (MRICS) to join our client’s team on a long-term fire remediation programme for a well-known residential developer. This is a pivotal role within a major residential safety programme covering over 30 high-rise residential sites across London.
You will be client-side and work closely with the design team, specialist fire consultants, and contractors to deliver critical safety upgrades to high-rise residential buildings, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and the Building Safety Regulator’s requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the design team and contractor delivering ‘Type 2’ fire surveys
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Oversee and coordinate the preparation and submission of Gateway 2 applications to the Building Safety Regulator
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Provide full contract management during the delivery phase of fire remediation works
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Maintain robust project governance and ensure work is delivered on time, within scope and budget
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Act as a key point of contact between the client, contractor, design team, and wider stakeholders
Requirements
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Chartered Surveyor (MRICS – essential)
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Extensive experience in residential development, ideally including high-rise buildings (HRBs)
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Strong working knowledge of the BSR Gateway process and fire compartmentation remedial works
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Background in construction consultancy strongly preferred (contractor/developer experience also considered)
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Able to work 2–3 days per week on-site (Waltham Cross) with flexibility to work remotely when not on site
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Excellent stakeholder management and contract administration skills
What’s on Offer
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£450-£500 per day
How to Apply
If you are an MRICS-qualified Senior Project Manager with experience in high-rise residential and fire remediation projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a long-term, career-defining programme.
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