Special Projects Contract Manager

The Special Projects Contract Manager will lead the delivery and management of high-risk, safety-critical contracts relating to external wall systems (EWS) across a large residential portfolio. The role will oversee exploratory and investigative works to support building safety compliance, risk mitigation, and remediation strategies, while ensuring robust contract performance, financial control, and legal recovery where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Project Management

Manage and oversee safety-critical contracts delivering investigative works across a high volume of buildings.Ensure the successful delivery of surveys and inspections, including:

Full FRAEWs (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls)Spandrel panel investigationsRender and facade assessmentsFire Risk Assessments (FRA)

Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, service specifications, and programme milestones.Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance (PAS 9980), and internal governance frameworks.

Procurement & Commercial Management

Lead end-to-end procurement exercises for new exploratory works contracts, including:

Development of Internal procurement Gateway 1 and 2 reportsDevelopment of specifications and scopeTendering and evaluationContract award and mobilisation

Manage and administer existing contracts, ensuring value for money and effective delivery.Maintain strong commercial oversight, including cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Performance & Budget Management

Lead on performance management of contractors, ensuring delivery to agreed quality, cost, and time standards.Manage budgets associated with investigative and enabling works programmes.Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring transparency and accountability in expenditure.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.