Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations.  As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fire Safety Projects Manager

Clockwise, Wood Green, London – N22 based with a balance of home and office working - covering London and the South East region

£52,473 - £55,235 per year plus Company car

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 17:00pm

We have an opportunity for a Fire Safety Projects Manager to join our Fire and Security team based in London. The main purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of fire risk assessment remedial actions through contractors and the day to day management of east fire risk assessors.

The role of Fire Safety Projects Manager will include:

• Manage contractors in accordance with their contractual terms, making recommendations for improvements and implementing actions as appropriate
• Support the delivery of a cost effective fire risk assessments service by operating within appropriate financial policies, procedures and financial limits/budgets
• Ensure investment works are compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements and make appropriate recommendations on changes
• Manage and monitor contractor invoicing and quotations to ensure that the business is always receiving value for money
• Manage the recruitment, performance and development of quality staff to ensure that skilled staff are available to meet business needs

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to FPA level 3, FPA level 4, currently undertaking the qualification or prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group.
• Proven experience in a building and/or quantity surveying environment
• Experience of contractor management and delivering services within budget
• Previous experience of managing contractors against their contractual obligations and targets
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications.  Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Role salary is £40,348 with an additional policy allowance of £12,124 per annum (rising to £42,472 with an additional policy allowance of £12,762 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 12 May 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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