Building Safety Manager

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of a well-established housing organisation for a Building Safety Manager based in London. The role focuses on leading safety compliance across a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings and ensuring adherence to Building Safety Act and Fire Safety legislation.

You will identify risks, maintain documentation, and engage with residents while coordinating with regulators and contractors to drive safety improvements. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Building/Fire Safety within Social Housing (Housing Associations or Local Authority)
• Strong knowledge of Building Safety legislation and Fire Safety requirements affecting residential buildings
• Experience managing compliance within high-rise residential environments
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body
• Full UK Driving License required

Responsibilities

• Lead building safety compliance across a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings.
• Ensure adherence to the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage building safety risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Maintain safety case reports, compliance records and associated documentation.
• Engage with residents to promote safety awareness and address concerns effectively.
• Oversee contractors and consultants delivering fire safety and compliance-related works.
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor building safety performance and track risk mitigation actions.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Conduct inspections of high-rise residential properties and review safety measures.
• Coordinate building safety improvement programmes and remedial actions.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on building safety and compliance matters.

Skills

Building safety

Fire safety

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

About Our Client

Well-established housing organisation investing in safer homes.

Job Description

• Lead building safety compliance across a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings.
• Ensure adherence to the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage building safety risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Maintain safety case reports, compliance records and associated documentation.
• Engage with residents to promote safety awareness and address concerns effectively.
• Oversee contractors and consultants delivering fire safety and compliance-related works.
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor building safety performance and track risk mitigation actions.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Conduct inspections of high-rise residential properties and review safety measures.
• Coordinate building safety improvement programmes and remedial actions.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on building safety and compliance matters.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Building/Fire Safety within Social Housing (Housing Associations or Local Authority)
• Strong knowledge of Building Safety legislation and Fire Safety requirements affecting residential buildings.
• Experience managing compliance within high-rise residential environments.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent qualification).
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body.
• Full UK Driving License required.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Building Safety Manager position based in London.
• Hybrid working
• Company benefits.

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