The role

At Southern Housing, we are seeking a Project Manager (Fire Remediation) to join our Building Safety Directorate on permanent basis.

Reporting to the Programme Manager for Fire Remediation, this role is responsible for leading diagnosis and remediation of fire safety and construction defects across Southern Housing's residential portfolio. You will manage investigations (including PAS9980), oversee remedial works, liaise with regulators and stakeholders, and maintain the golden thread of building safety information to deliver safe, compliant homes.

Key responsibilities:

• Review construction information and manage testing, investigations and Type 4 FRAs
• Appoint and manage consultants, contractors and on-site investigations
• Oversee remedial works, quality control inspections and weekly progress reporting with photos
• Maintain O&M and building safety data; ensure accurate handover and sign-off.
• Liaise with enforcement bodies, legal teams, funders and original contractors to secure cost-effective solutions
• Monitor budgets, risks and provide reports to the Building Safety Programme Board

This role is based at our head office in Farringdon, with the option to work in a hybrid manner. Visits to sites and other offices will be required based on the locations part of the programme's scope and you will require a valid driving licence and essential use of car.

What You'll Need:

• Building surveying experience in housing; membership/qualification such as MCIOB, RICS or MCABE preferred
• Proven track record managing complex projects, contractors and budgets
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, building codes, and CDM 2015 regulations
• Relevant fire safety qualification and proven professional experience
• Strong contract, budget control, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Clear communicator of technical information to varied audiences
• Excellent data management and IT skills (Excel, Word)

In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above seven criteria providing real examples.

Closing Date: 17th of February 2026 (Tuesday) at 23:59

Shortlisting Date: from 18th of February 2026

Interview Date: from 25th of February 2026

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.

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About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

Pension

Life
assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Eyecare & dental

Birthday
leave

Retailers discounts

Cycle
to work

Buy & sell
annual leave

Season ticket loan

In-house academy & career development

Flexible working

Inclusion & Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.

We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.