Building Safety Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Safety Manager to enhance safety standards across high-risk residential buildings. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and building regulations while effectively engaging with residents and stakeholders. You'll have the opportunity to shape the development of this role and contribute to a mission focused on community well-being and sustainable living. If you're passionate about building safety and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee reward and recognition scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Company van and uniform depending on role

iPad and mobile phone depending on role

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation and building regulations.
• Experience working with stakeholders to achieve safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Safety Group and manage Building Safety Cases.
• Implement Resident Engagement Strategies and manage communications.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certification

Membership of IFE or IFSM

Job description

The Vacancy

Help us shape the future of Building safety!

We're looking for an experienced Building Safety Manager to join our growing team and play a key role in ensuring our high-risk residential buildings are safely managed, well-maintained, and fully compliant with legislation.

This is a great opportunity to apply your expertise in a role that makes a real difference, supporting residents, managing risk, and raising safety standards across our buildings.

You'll primarily apply your experience and expertise on our five high-rise sites across Worcester and Leicester, but will also provide advice and guidance for our wider housing stock.

Why this role?

We're offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Safety Manager with strong leadership skills and a talent for building effective relationships. You'll have the chance to shape the development of this newly created role and help us strengthen our approach to building safety and contribute to our mission of investing in people and places, driving a stronger and more sustainable future.

What you'll be doing:

Duties will include being the lead for our Building Safety Group. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain Building Safety Cases for buildings within scope, proactively managing identified risks.

You'll also work with Development and Asset Management teams to establish and maintain the Golden Thread of information, ensuring that digital records supporting Building Safety are accurate, consistent and up to date.

You will lead and shape the implementation and delivery of Resident Engagement Strategies, managing communications with residents about building safety, their responsibilities, and any emerging issues. Regular face-to-face meetings, particularly at our five high rise sites will be required.

Some things we are looking for:

1. NEBOSH fire safety (or equivalent)
2. Membership of IFE or IFSM
3. Extensive knowledge and understanding of fire safety legislation and guidance, building regulations and technical standards
4. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a building safety capacity to achieve common goals.
5. Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice and raise, escalate or flag risks to safety.
6. Capable of explaining building safety issues to internal and external stakeholders including residents in a clear and concise manner.

While this role is home-based, you should be able to travel to undertake site meetings/visits and attend Group offices for meetings as required. Our current Group offices are located at Birmingham Business Park and Central Park in Worcester.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you simply click "apply now" to complete an online application and upload your current CV.

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description or if you have any questions, feel free to contact: Mark Bell (Head of Building Safety) [e-mail]

Interviews:

We aim to hold interviews via Microsoft teams on 15th/16th May 25 and we will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a suitable time.

The Company

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people's lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.

Why Work Here?

Benefits

Great opportunities for further development and training

Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Workplace pension with employer contributions of up to 12%

Company van and uniform depending on role

Flexible working arrangements with remote working widely available

iPad and mobile phone depending on role

Our Values

People Matter: We put colleagues and customers at the heart of all we do. Valuing difference, we are free to challenge each other and are open and honest in our relationships.

Own It: We say what we'll do and then we do it. We listen, understand and are empowered to make decisions. We look for our own ways to learn and adapt and focus on what we can do.

One Team: We are connected, collaborative and in it together. We want everyone to reach their potential and be the best they can be. We actively support each other to make this happen.

Be Brave: We are curious and courageous. We look for better ways to do things, are comfortable trying them and learn quickly. We are not afraid to stand out from the rest and celebrate our successes.