Special Projects – Project Manager

Service: Resident Safety

Location: Hackney Service Centre / Flexible

Contract Type: Interim (up to 3 months)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Special Projects Project Manager to join our Resident Safety team on an interim basis. This role is essential to delivering high-impact building safety projects following feedback from the Building Safety Regulator on our High-Risk Buildings.

Directorate: Climate, Homes & Economy

You will lead the operational delivery of capital projects derived from building safety cases, ensuring health and safety risks are remediated within recommended timescales and in line with CDM Regulations 2015, the Building Safety Act 2022, and Hackney's internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

Translate building safety cases into actionable project plans.

Ensure compliance with all relevant safety legislation and internal standards.

Lead construction oversight and manage contractor performance.

Engage residents and stakeholders to ensure transparency and reassurance.

Monitor safety protocols and risk mitigation strategies.

Support governance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in project management within building safety or a related field.

Strong understanding of fire safety, structural safety, and housing legislation.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Relevant qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, CDM Regulations, Fire Safety Management).

Membership of professional bodies (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFSM, IOSH).

Why Join Hackney?

Hackney is proud, ambitious, and inclusive. We're committed to making our borough a safer, healthier place for everyone. This role is part of our wider restructure to strengthen building safety and meet regulatory deadlines.

Join us and help shape the future of resident safety in Hackney.

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