Building Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Hampshire seeks a Building Safety Advisor to enhance community safety and compliance in residential buildings, especially high-rise ones. This position involves collaboration across various departments to ensure fire safety measures are followed, ultimately making a significant impact in residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in building safety, fire safety, or housing compliance.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Order 2005.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Fire Safety with compliance to statutory regulations.
• Assist in managing Building Safety Cases and documentation.
• Provide fire safety advice to stakeholders, residents, and teams.

Skills

Building safety

Fire safety

Housing compliance

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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Location:Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of residents? This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible difference in the community while advancing your career in building safety.

This role is a key appointment in ensuring that the council's residential buildings particularly high-rise and higher-risk buildings remain safe, compliant, and effectively managed. The post holder will assist in the delivery of the Council's building and fire safety assurance frameworks, working closely with colleagues across housing, compliance, and asset management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Fire Safety in ensuring that all buildings comply with relevant statutory and regulatory fire safety requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and ongoing management of Building Safety Cases, including Golden Thread documentation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of proactive fire safety management controls, in line with the Council's Building Safety Strategy.
• Provide advice and support on fire safety to housing teams, residents, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of resident engagement strategies, particularly in high-rise and higher-risk buildings.
• Monitor building safety performance and compliance, ensuring that data and reporting are robust and up to date.
  

Building Safety Advisor

Location:Hampshire
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of residents? This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible difference in the community while advancing your career in building safety.

This role is a key appointment in ensuring that the council's residential buildings particularly high-rise and higher-risk buildings remain safe, compliant, and effectively managed. The post holder will assist in the delivery of the Council's building and fire safety assurance frameworks, working closely with colleagues across housing, compliance, and asset management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Fire Safety in ensuring that all buildings comply with relevant statutory and regulatory fire safety requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and ongoing management of Building Safety Cases, including Golden Thread documentation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of proactive fire safety management controls, in line with the Council's Building Safety Strategy.
• Provide advice and support on fire safety to housing teams, residents, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in the coordination of resident engagement strategies, particularly in high-rise and higher-risk buildings.
• Monitor building safety performance and compliance, ensuring that data and reporting are robust and up to date.
  

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience in building safety, fire safety, or housing compliance within a public sector or social housing context.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Order 2005, and associated statutory guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of engaging with residents on safety matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

This role is ideal for a dedicated professional looking to leverage their expertise in building safety to make a meaningful impact. If you have the required skills and experience, this could be the perfect next step in your career.