Building Safety Compliance Manager

Peabody Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in the UK seeks a Building Safety Compliance Manager to ensure high safety standards across their buildings. The role requires extensive knowledge of building safety legislation and proactive management of compliance processes. Ideal candidates will have organizational skills and experience in building safety across design, construction, and occupation stages. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive benefits, including holiday, pension contributions, and life assurance.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday

Paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

Life assurance

Pension contribution up to 10%

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated guidance.
• Proven experience across design, construction, and occupation stages.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage handover processes for new HRBs and documentation for registration.
• Review design and construction stage information for compliance.
• Maintain accurate building safety data.

Skills

Knowledge of building safety legislation

Experience in building safety compliance

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in information management tools

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Our Vacancy

We're looking for an experienced Building Safety Compliance Manager to join our Building Safety team and help ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance across our portfolio of higher-risk buildings (HRBs). This is a key role requiring in-depth knowledge of building safety legislation and regulatory processes throughout the lifecycle of HRBs, from design and construction to occupation. You'll manage handover processes, support Safety Case Reports, contribute to Gateway submissions, and maintain the Golden Thread of Information. Working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and the Building Safety Regulator, you'll play a vital part in delivering safe, compliant homes and transparent building safety management. You will be required to attend the office a minimum of days week for meetings and collaboration.

What you'll do

On a day-to-day basis, you'll manage the handover process for new build HRBs, ensuring all documentation and information is collated for registration with the Building Safety Regulator. You'll review design and construction stage information for compliance, assist in creating Safety Case Reports, and support Building Assessment Certificate applications. You'll contribute to Gateway submissions, maintain accurate building safety data, and ensure robust processes are in place for managing HRBs during occupation. You'll also work closely with consultants to assure quality, collaborate with internal teams to embed building safety practices, and help maintain Peabody's Golden Thread of Information.

What you'll need

• Extensive knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated guidance
• Proven experience in managing building safety compliance across design, construction, and occupation stages
• Strong organisational and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Proficiency in information management tools and familiarity with document management systems such as SharePoint
• Preferably experience working on residential projects involving HRBs during both design and construction stages.

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you're joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days' annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

If this sounds like we are right for you and you'd love to be part of Peabody, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at [e-mail]

Interviews will be taking place across Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th December

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.