Job Description

The Role

Post: Construction Project Manager (Client Side) Salary: 72,181 per annum Grade: FRS G Salary range: 72,181 - 89,656 per annum Contract type: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 06 November 2025 London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's Fire and Rescue Service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.). Lead the Transformation of London's Fire & Rescue HQ Join the LFB as a Construction Project Manager (Client Side) and play a pivotal role in delivering a landmark 50m+ refurbishment of Lambeth Fire Station and our new HQ at 8 Albert Embankment. About the Role Based at our current HQ, 169 Union Street SE1, you will join the New HQ project team delivering a major 50m+ refurbishment at Lambeth Fire Station. This ambitious project will deliver a state-of-the-art fire station, modern HQ offices supporting innovative ways of working, and an events and exhibition space. You'll manage the full construction lifecycle-from RIBA Stage 3 to completion- ensuring high-quality delivery, budget control, and stakeholder engagement. You'll lead interim accommodation solutions, oversee consultants and contractors, and drive procurement and governance processes. What You'll Bring o Proven experience managing large-scale (50m+) construction projects. o Strong understanding of project lifecycles and office fit-outs. o Professional membership (e.g. RICS, RIBA). o Expertise in NEC contracts and procurement. o Excellent communication, financial, and stakeholder management skills. o Commitment to safety, equality, and public service values. Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of London's fire and rescue estate. Be part of a team delivering modern, resilient infrastructure that supports our frontline services and communities. Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert. We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility

Applicants need to hold a formal qualification in a nationally recognised property/project management qualification (eg. RICS, RIBA, Prince2, Association of Project Managers, etc) and be expected to be a member of one of the chartered institutes or similar. They will be required to demonstrate how their qualification or experience demonstrates their suitability for this property related project manager role.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1 To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV, upload a copy of your formal qualification in a nationally recognised property/project management qualification and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria: 1. Candidates must have significant experience of project managing property related projects similar in financial size and nature to those described in the Main Duties and Responsibilities, including contract management of both consultants and contractors. Experience does not necessarily need to be fire &rescue based and does not necessarily need to be from a client based role, but an understanding of both of these will be an advantage. 2. Experience of overseeing property projects using NEC (New Engineering Contract) suites of contract or similar contracts with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the different parties to the contract. Experience required in acting as or overseeing Contract Administrator and Client's Representative. 3. Direct experience of overseeing appointment and management of building contractors via competitive tender or framework, including understanding of different procurement options and their advantages and disadvantages and of participating in tender evaluation processes. 4. Good interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and delivery partners at all levels. 5. Knowledge of good Health and Safety practices applying both in an office environment and on building sites, together with an awareness of the relevant legislation and regulations. 6. Awareness of equality issues together with a commitment to ensuring appropriate policies are implemented and adhered to. Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2. Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted. Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form. Stage 2 Assessment for this role is due to take place on 28 November 2025 at our Assessment Centre in Hammersmith. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade o 26 days' holiday plus bank holidays o Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave) o Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year o Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave o Flexible working including work from home 60% o Free access to the Brigade gym o Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers o Free counselling o Season ticket loans o Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups o Contributory pension scheme o Cycle to work scheme o Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts o Opportunity to access affordable accommodation Criminal records check In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Job Reference: FRS01316