MajorProjects Lead Consultant (Outside IR35)
Location: Staines - Hybrid
Day rate: Negotiable
Contract type: 6 months - Starting February 2026
DBS: Standard

Ready to leadthe delivery of complex major works project?

Areyou an experienced leader in major works, asset investment, or large-scaleproperty programmes? Do you thrive on managing complexity, influencing seniorstakeholders, and delivering projects that make homes safer, greener, and fitfor the future?

We'relooking for a Major Projects Lead to take ownership of A2Dominion's KeyBlocks Programme, leading the end-to-end delivery of high-value,high-impact projects across our housing stock. This is a pivotal role, bringingtogether building safety, decarbonisation, component replacement, and long-terminvestment to ensure our homes remain safe, compliant, sustainable, andresilient for years to come.

AboutusAtA2Dominion, we're more than a housing provider. We're a not-for-profitorganisation with a clear social purpose: to create homes and communitiespeople love to live in. With over 38,000 homes across London and the SouthEast, we reinvest our profits into building more affordable homes anddelivering services that will make a real difference.

KeyResponsibilities* Lead the development and delivery of the Key Blocks Programme, aligned with the Asset Management Plan, customer engagement strategy, and wider business objectives
* Provide expert technical advice and assurance to the Executive Management Team and Board, including risk, performance, and delivery updates
* Ensure programmes support building safety, decarbonisation, net zero, and wider sustainability goals
* Oversee the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects from feasibility through to completion and handover
* Ensure robust governance, controls, reporting, and risk management arrangements are in place
* Promote a strong health & safety culture, proactively identifying and managing risks
* Minimise customer impact and ensure disruption is well planned, communicated, and managed
* Champion a customer-focused approach, ensuring clear, timely communication before, during, and after major works
* Build and maintain strong relationships with residents, contractors, consultants, regulators, local authorities, and other stakeholders
* Operate within a matrix management environment, working collaboratively across teams to ensure successful programme delivery
* Represent the organisation positively in all internal and external interactions

MoreAbout You* Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or FRICS) with extensive major works experience
* Degree in Building Surveying, Construction, Property or related discipline
* Extensive experience leading large-scale block / major works programmes in social housing or similarly regulated residential environments
* Proven delivery of end-to-end programmes including fire safety, component replacement, decarbonisation and stock investment
* Recognised senior technical authority for complex buildings and high-risk works
* Strong experience working with Executive teams, Boards and Committees, providing clear technical advice and risk assurance
* Demonstrable commercial and financial management experience, including procurement, contract management and cost control
* In-depth knowledge of building safety legislation, golden thread requirements and regulatory compliance
* Experience managing resident engagement, customer impact and escalated complaints within major works programmes
* Proven ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment
* Expert understanding of health & safety, CDM regulations and risk management
* Strong leadership presence with the confidence to challenge contractors, consultants and senior stakeholders

Inclusion at A2DominionWe're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicationsfrom people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is inclusive andaccessible, and we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet theminimum criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout theprocess - just contact our Resourcing Team at resourcing@a2dominion.co.uk

This role is being managed by Jo Alexander - jo.alexander@a2dominion.co.uk

The role closes on 6th February 2026, we reserve the right to closethis role upon appointment of the right candidate.