About the Role

Vivid are working with a council who are seeking an experienced interim to lead the delivery of its Fire Risk Reduction Plan. They have a backlog of approximately 2,000 overdue FRA remedial actions and require a capable programme manager with clerk of works experience to drive delivery, assure quality, and ensure full compliance over the next 9 months.
This is a hands-on role requiring strong contractor oversight, technical knowledge of fire safety remedial works, and the ability to coordinate internal operational teams.

What You’ll Deliver

• Develop a detailed 9-month programme to clear all outstanding FRA actions.
• Manage and monitor contractors delivering fire safety remedial works.
• Carry out clerk of works inspections and provide compliance sign-off.
• Issue and manage orders, variations, scopes and progress tracking.
• Coordinate in-house management actions (PEEPs, rubbish clearance, PAT testing etc.).
• Provide regular reporting, dashboards and evidence logs for audits and regulatory assurance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong background in building safety, fire safety compliance, or property programmes.
• Clerk of works experience — able to inspect, verify and challenge work on site.
• Proven record of delivering large compliance backlogs or remedial programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple sites.