Senior Program Manager - Building Safety

We are seeking an experienced and resilient Senior Program Manager Building Safety to provide strategic leadership and end-to-end management of our Building Safety Remediation Programme. This high‑profile role is accountable for ensuring full compliance with the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), the Building Safety Act 2022, and all associated regulatory, technical and funding requirements.

You will lead a complex portfolio of high‑risk residential remediation projects, ensuring resident safety, regulatory compliance, value for money and timely delivery. Acting as the organisation’s subject‑matter expert, you will advise the Executive Team and Board, and represent the organisation with regulators, funders and key external stakeholders.

This is a demanding and influential role requiring strong personal resilience, sound judgement and confidence operating with significant accountability in a highly regulated and politically sensitive environment.

• Lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Building Safety Remediation Programme aligned with organisational strategy, regulatory expectations and CSS requirements.
• Act as the organisation’s senior expert on cladding and building safety remediation, advising the Executive Team and Board.
• Establish clear programme governance, decision‑making routes and escalation processes.
• Embed robust assurance arrangements, including audits and gateway reviews, across the programme lifecycle.

• Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act, Building Regulations and relevant British Standards.
• Oversee all CSS funding applications, variations, claims and reconciliations, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with grant conditions.
• Maintain alignment with emerging guidance from DLUHC, the Building Safety Regulator, Homes England and other relevant bodies.
• Act as the senior point of contact with Homes England, DLUHC and funding partners.
• Oversee the safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of multiple high‑value, technically complex remediation projects.
• Establish and maintain robust programme controls, including schedules, cost plans, risk registers, change control and reporting.
• Ensure procurement strategies comply with public procurement regulations and organisational standing orders.
• Maintain overall programme budgets, forecasts and value‑for‑money assessments.

• Identify, manage and mitigate programme‑level risks, including safety, financial, legal, reputational and resident risks.
• Oversee recovery routes where applicable, including warranties, insurance claims and third‑party recoveries.

• Lead resident engagement strategies, ensuring transparent, timely and sensitive communication throughout remediation works.
• Manage complex relationships with residents, leaseholders, managing agents, local authorities, fire and rescue services and contractors.
• Lead responses to complaints, enquiries and any political or media interest relating to building safety works.

• Provide strong leadership, coaching and professional development to programme and project teams.
• Promote a positive safety culture and collaborative, outcomes‑focused ways of working.
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across programme delivery.

• Strong knowledge of the Cladding Safety Scheme, the Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulatory frameworks.
• Degree (or equivalent) in construction, engineering, surveying, programme management, or significant relevant professional experience.
• Exceptional programme management, governance and risk management capability.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future challenges and translate strategy into effective delivery plans.
• Highly effective stakeholder manager, including experience of resident engagement in sensitive environments.
• Confident, resilient leader who is decisive, positive and able to challenge constructively when required.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across…