Remediation Project Manager

Company: Cobalt Recruitment
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Overview

You will lead a national programme of residential remediation projects focused on building safety, with emphasis on cladding, external wall systems and fire safety. Working with cross‑functional teams and delivery partners, you ensure funding, governance and progress across a sizeable portfolio. The role is client‑side oversight, coordinating surveyors, engineers and consultants to deliver timely improvements for residents. You’ll operate within a safety‑conscious, standards‑driven environment and contribute to ongoing remediation efforts and stakeholder communications.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working (3 days in Borehamwood)
  • salary 65,000-70,000 per annum
  • 23 days annual leave
  • pension and death-in-service cover at 3x salary
  • onsite parking and cycle-to-work scheme
  • professional development opportunities and training

Responsibilities

  • Oversee residential remediation projects involving cladding, external wall systems, fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and structural defects
  • Coordinate managing agents, surveyors, fire engineers, contractors and other specialists to maintain project progress
  • Review technical reports, identify outstanding investigations and ensure the scope of remedial works is understood
  • Monitor milestones, budgets, expenditure, risks and delivery performance, escalating issues as needed
  • Support compliance with Building Safety Act, residential legislation, Section 20 consultation requirements and leaseholder protections
  • Oversee remediation funding arrangements, including government schemes, developer obligations and service charge recovery
  • Maintain project documentation, audit trails, Golden Thread information and compliance records
  • Support resident and stakeholder communications with project updates and progress reports
  • Attend residential sites across the UK to monitor progress and engage with project teams

Key requirements

  • Experience overseeing residential building safety, cladding remediation or external wall remediation projects
  • Strong understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and remediation processes
  • Working knowledge of Section 20 consultation procedures and residential leasehold legislation
  • Experience coordinating managing agents, technical consultants and contractors on residential major works
  • Ability to interpret technical reports and challenge appointed specialists
  • Working knowledge of project budgets, capital expenditure and remediation funding arrangements
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, monitor delivery risks and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
  • Availability to work from Borehamwood office three days per week
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strong communication and report writing
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022
  • Knowledge of Section 20 procedures
  • Reading and interpreting technical remediation reports

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Posted: October 23rd, 2026