Building Safety and Compliance Manager (Progression to 'Head Of' Role) / £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading block management company in London seeks an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager to lead safety and compliance efforts across developments. You'll work directly with senior management and create pathways for advancement. This role emphasizes improvement and collaboration, ideal for ambitious candidates looking to step into a senior position as the department grows.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Support for skills development

No micromanagement or siloed departments

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead on safety and compliance.
• Real world experience in fire, health, or structural safety.
• Strong communicator for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts across a diverse residential portfolio.
• Support delivery of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Create and maintain safety policies and internal audits.
• Maintain digital compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement across buildings and safety KPIs.

Skills

Leadership in safety and compliance

Excellent communication

Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022

Experience in high-risk environments

Familiarity with ISO frameworks

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification

Job description

Job Description

We’re Strangford Management, winners of Managing Agent of the Year in both 2024 and 2025, and we’re building something special in the block management world.

As our portfolio grows, we’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Building Safety & Compliance Manager to take the reins on all things health, safety, and compliance across our developments, and to grow into our future Head of Building Safety & Compliance.

This role goes beyond just ticking boxes. You'll be:

• Leading compliance efforts across a diverse residential portfolio located across London
• Supporting delivery of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Regulations, and Golden Thread across developments
• Creating and maintaining policies, internal audits, and site inspections
• Reviewing FRA reports, structural risk assessments, and building safety cases
• Liaising directly with the Building Safety Regulator and key statutory bodies
• Maintaining digital compliance records and incident logs via our digital platform
• Leading training, toolbox talks, and fostering a strong internal culture of safety
• Collaborating closely with our uniqueportfolio teams to ensure delivery within budget and timelines
• Driving continuous improvement across our buildings and building safety KPIs

Who we’re looking for:

We’re open-minded on where your experience comes from from, what matters most is your ability to lead on safety and compliance with clarity, consistency, and care. Ideally you'll bring:

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)

Real-world experience in fire, health, or structural safety or high-risk environments

Direct experience of or a strong willingness to engage with and learn relevant current legislation, mainly the Building Safety Act 2022

Familiarity with ISO frameworks (9001, 45001, 14001)

Excellent communicator, both with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders (leaseholders, clients, regulators)

Independent and proactive, but thrives in a team-first culture

Ambitious, someone who wants to step into a Head of Department role as the function grows

What we offer:

A role with real purpose, you won’t just enforce safety; you’ll raise the standard of how it’s delivered

A clear pathway to Head of Building Safety & Compliance as the department and company grows

Backed by leadership, you’ll work directly with the Managing Director, our Head of Block Management, and embedded teams

Support to upskill on leasehold and Building Safety Act specifics if you’re joining from another regulated sector

️ A business that invests in modern systems and removes red tape so you can actually deliver

Hybrid and flexible working, with time in our central London office as needed

A culture of trust, autonomy, and shared excellence, no micromanagement, no siloed departments

A multi-award-winning company that’s redefining how block management is done

If you’ve got the right skill set, a safety-first mindset, and the drive to build something meaningful from the ground up, we’d love to speak with you today, so get in touch.