Project Manager (EWI)
📍 Location: Birmingham, B1 2JB (Hybrid – 2 days per week at the office, 3 days remote)
💰 Salary: £58,000 – £67,000 per annum + £2,500 car allowance
📅 Contract: Fixed Term – 9 months
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week
🚗 Travel: Required across localities within GreenSquareAccord
🔍 DBS Check: Required (post-offer)
About the Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager (EWI) to oversee Fire Safety and External Wall Insulation (EWI) works for a 9-month fixed term contract. This role will involve managing projects across multiple localities, ensuring compliance, quality, and successful delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and oversee the delivery of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and related improvement projects.
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Ensure all works meet project timelines, quality standards, and health & safety compliance.
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Allocate FRA actions to appropriate contractors and manage through to certified completion.
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Maintain strong daily engagement with contractors and internal colleagues to ensure efficient project progress and customer satisfaction.
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Support the Director of Operations in managing repair demand, packaging works, and mobilising subcontractors.
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Maintain financial control, ensuring projects are delivered within scope, time, and budget.
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Oversee the receipt of External Wall Surveys (EWS), collaborating with consultants and fire safety leads to procure and appoint contractors.
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Act as Client Contract Administrator for EWS projects, managing communications, handling complaints, and ensuring delivery to specification and budget.
About You
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Proven experience as a Project Manager within EWI, Fire Safety, or related property improvement works.
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Ideally from a trade or technical background, with a sound understanding of construction processes and contractor management.
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Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of guiding teams and contractors to meet performance targets.
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Excellent negotiation, risk management, and decision-making abilities, with experience managing contracts and resolving defects.
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Effective communicator, able to engage confidently with contractors, consultants, and senior stakeholders.
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Highly organised, results-driven, and adaptable, with the ability to work across multiple sites and occasionally attend out-of-hours meetings.
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Recognised for integrity, initiative, and commitment to successful project delivery.
Requirements
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Based in the Midlands
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Experience in EWI projects is essential.
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Trade background acceptable.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
