Building Safety Coordinator

Office Angels; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is seeking a Building Safety Coordinator to manage compliance systems and ensure safety across properties. The role includes handling inspection outcomes, managing contracts, and compliance record keeping. Ideal candidates will have experience in safety or asset management, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a remote working arrangement and competitive pay on a temporary basis, with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to impact building safety

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Experience in a building safety, asset management, or health and safety role.
• Ability to influence and persuade at all organisational levels.
• Proficient in raising orders and tracking completion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the resolution of inspection outcomes.
• Manage maintenance and service contracts.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in building safety

Strong contract management skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Building Safety Coordinator Advertised by OA National Accounts

Job Title: Building Safety Coordinator

Industry: Housing Association

Contract Type: Temporary (initially 3 month Temp contract, potential to go permanent!)

Location: Remote!

Pay rate: 16.07 p/hr

About Us:
Our client is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents through effective building management and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. We are seeking a dedicated Building Safety Coordinator to support our Building Safety Manager in maintaining high safety standards across our properties.

Job Purpose:
As a Building Safety Coordinator, your primary role will be to coordinate the resolution of inspection outcomes and administer compliance systems. You will be responsible for managing maintenance and service contracts while ensuring adherence to safety regulations and addressing any identified risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and triage inspection outcomes based on risk, assigning recommendations to internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Plan, commission, and monitor all activities, ensuring control measures and repairs are completed successfully.
• Update compliance systems with property risk classifications and relevant inspection data.
• Access and review building management information, including fire risk assessments and incident trackers.
• Communicate with building safety inspectors to clarify risks and issues, facilitating access to properties as needed.
• Manage day-to-day contract services, ensuring timely completion and adherence to performance frameworks.
• Administer transactions within the job management system, maintaining accurate compliance records and responding to supply chain inquiries.
• Monitor compliance works by third-party contractors, escalating any underperformance as necessary.
• Support the tenancy enforcement process, liaising with legal teams and property managers to maintain safety in communal areas.
• Manage compliance certificate activities, ensuring accurate records and communication with stakeholders.
• Provide clear, supportive advice to inquiries, escalating complex issues when needed.
• Process payments for contracted works, adhering to financial control measures.
• Build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication.
• Coordinate post-inspection activities to ensure adherence to specifications and safety regulations.
• Facilitate access to shared spaces for various stakeholders, including contractors and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with internal business processes and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Respond flexibly to changes in work priorities and support the overall service operation.
• Uphold data protection and health and safety requirements in all tasks.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a building safety, asset management, or health and safety role, particularly in supporting building safety inspections.
• Proficient in raising orders and tracking completion.
• Strong contract management skills, particularly in service and maintenance contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and persuade at all organisational levels.
• Results-driven with strong analytical skills and experience in providing meaningful management information.
• A collaborative team player, flexible to meet business requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Compliance Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of Housing Management Systems, specifically Open Housing or similar platforms.
• Previous experience in a similar role within asset compliance or health and safety.

What We Offer:

• A supportive work environment that values your contributions.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on building safety and compliance.
• Competitive remuneration for your expertise and efforts.

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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