Senior Project Manager - Construction Consultancy

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

• Lead and manage the design team and contractor delivering 'Type 2' fire surveys
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation and submission of Gateway 2 applications to the Building Safety Regulator
• Provide full contract management during the delivery phase of fire remediation works
• Maintain robust project governance and ensure work is delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Act as a key point of contact between the client, contractor, design team, and wider stakeholders

Requirements

• Chartered Surveyor (MRICS - essential)
• Extensive experience in residential development, ideally including high-rise buildings (HRBs)
• Strong working knowledge of the BSR Gateway process and fire compartmentation remedial works
• Background in construction consultancy strongly preferred (contractor/developer experience also considered)
• Able to work 2-3 days per week on-site (Waltham Cross) with flexibility to work remotely when not on site
• Excellent stakeholder management and contract administration skills

What's on Offer

• £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.

REF: JE-ACADEMY011