Senior Programme & Data Operations Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Programme & Data Operations Specialist supports a consultancy of chartered surveyors by delivering high-quality programme planning, structured data management, and analytical reporting for residential fire- and building-safety projects across the UK.

The role ensures that complex technical, survey, and compliance information is accurately organised, validated, analysed, and communicated so that surveyors, project managers, and clients can make informed, timely decisions that support safety, compliance, and effective programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise project programmes, schedules, sequencing plans, and workstreams for building-safety and fire-safety remediation projects.
• Manage data capture, consolidation, validation, and structuring across multiple surveys, inspections, risk assessments, and project phases.
• Produce high-quality dashboards, analytics, visual reports, and KPI summaries reflecting programme progress, risks, resource requirements, and compliance position.
• Design, maintain, and improve centralised registers, tracking tools, datasets, and reporting templates.
• Work closely with surveyors and fire-safety specialists to transform technical findings into clear, actionable digital outputs.
• Ensure data integrity and version control across systems, documents, and project repositories.
• Coordinate information flow between internal teams and external partners, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Support digital process improvements, including automation, integrated workflows, and standardised reporting methodologies.
• Assist with the preparation of mobilisation packs, programme documentation, and client-facing information in line with regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in programme planning, data operations, analysis, or project support.
• Background in construction, surveying, housing, or building-safety projects.
• Strong ability to translate data into clear, professional reports and dashboards.

Desirable:

• Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and fire-safety compliance workflows.
• Experience supporting chartered surveyors or a consultancy environment.
• APM qualifications, RICS associate pathways, or fire-safety–related training.

Knowledge Areas:

• Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and relevant UK safety legislation.
• RIBA Plan of Work and survey-to-remediation project lifecycles.
• Risk assessment principles and safety-critical data structures.
• Programme management methodologies and controls.
• Residential asset-management and compliance frameworks.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Car Benefit Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance – cash plan.
• Flexible working scheme.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.
• Professional qualification support.