Senior Project Manager / Technical Building Surveyor
Project Manager | Technical Building Surveyor | High-Risk Buildings (HRB) | Building Pathology | MRICS / MCIOB
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Job Title: Senior Technical Project Manager (Major Works & HRB)
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Location: West London (Latimer Road / North Kensington Area – On-Site / Hybrid Operational Base)
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Day Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella)
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Contract Length: 6-Month Initial Engagement (2-Year Programme Scope with High Extension Likelihood)
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Start Date: Urgent / Immediate (October Onboarding)
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Interview Structure: Single-Stage 45–60 Minute Teams Interview (Technical & Competency-Based)
Are you a seasoned Technical Project Manager , MRICS Building Surveyor , or Consultancy-Background Delivery Specialist with extensive hands-on experience driving major residential refurbishment schemes across High-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
We are urgently recruiting a high-caliber Senior Technical Project Manager to take operational ownership of a £60M+ multi-property major works programme across two 20-storey high-rise residential tower blocks (320 domestic units) in West London .
Reporting directly to the Delivery Lead, you will act as the technical anchor on-site—challenging main contractors, scrutinising JCT design and build contracts, managing complex building pathology issues, and navigating strict compliance under the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and Building Safety Act 2022 .
Why Apply for This Senior Contract
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Premium Market Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35 / Umbrella).
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Multi-Year Programme Pipeline: 6-month initial engagement on a 2-year capital works programme, offering exceptional long-term contract security.
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High-Profile Capital Delivery: Direct a comprehensive £60M+ refurb scheme involving extensive external envelope, structural, compliance, and interior overhauls in West London.
Project Scope & Key Responsibilities:
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End-to-End Major Works Delivery: Drive multi-measure refurbishment works across two 20-storey tower blocks, including full roof replacements, window/door renewals, concrete/brick panel repairs, EWI/external envelopes, new boilers, lift replacements, and internal kitchen/bathroom upgrades.
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Building Pathology & Technical Scrutiny: Identify structural, fire, and building defects on-site. Act as the ultimate technical authority who actively scrutinises contractor proposals, design specifications, and consultant submissions rather than relying on external advisers.
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JCT Contract & Commercial Management: Administer JCT Design & Build contracts. Scrutinise extensions of time (EOTs), fluctuation clauses, and variation claims to protect public funds and project margins.
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Building Safety Act Compliance: Enforce strict compliance with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Fire Safety Regulations (Part B), and HRB gateway requirements post-Grenfell.
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Multi-Consultant Leadership: Chair progress meetings and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultant teams (principal consultants, M&E engineers, landscape architects, and structural SMEs).
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Resident & Leaseholder Liaison: Manage communication and expectations across 320 residential properties, navigating complex Section 20 leaseholder enquiries with technical authority.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:
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Professional Chartership / Qualifications:
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MRICS (Chartered Building Surveyor) is strongly preferred.
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Candidates with MCIOB or CABE status, or 3–5+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) with an extensive track record in technical consultancy, will also be given full consideration.
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Consultancy or Client-Side Delivery Background: Prior experience working within a technical building surveying consultancy or client-side team where you have directly written/scrutinised specifications and administered contracts.
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High-Risk Building (HRB) Expertise: Proven track record managing major works on high-rise domestic structures (18m+ / 7+ storeys) with deep working knowledge of post-Grenfell fire regulations, compartmentalisation, and BSR statutory obligations.
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JCT Design & Build Fluency: Demonstrable experience challenging main contractors, managing variations, and handling contractual disputes under JCT frameworks.
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Technical Software Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (for complex cost/WIP tracking) and Microsoft Project (for master scheduling).
Interview Process:
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Single Stage: A focused 45 to 60-minute video interview via Microsoft Teams conducted by the Delivery Lead. The conversation will blend technical scenario testing (building pathology, Part B fire regulations, JCT contract administration) with competency-based leadership questions.
How to Apply:
If you are an assertive, detail-driven Technical PM or Chartered Building Surveyor who can confidently challenge contractors and manage a £60M estate programme in West London, click APPLY NOW with your updated CV for an immediate review.
Keywords: Project Manager, Technical PM, Building Surveyor, MRICS, MCIOB, High-Risk Building, HRB, Major Works, Building Pathology, JCT Design and Build, Building Safety Regulator, BSR, Fire Safety, EWI, Refurbishment, West London, Kensington, £600/day.