Building Safety Manager

Unite Students; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential provider in Bristol is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act. The ideal candidate will provide specialist support, lead teams in implementing safety practices, and develop robust training programs. This role offers a generous pension scheme, discretionary bonuses, and various health and wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days paid holiday, additional days for long service

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a building safety or similar role.
• Demonstrable track record of proactively delivering measurable building safety improvements.
• Comfortable in the use of technology and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Building Safety specialist support, advice and guidance.
• Engage with external consultants for best practice.
• Deliver effective advice and support to various teams.

Skills

Building Safety Management

Leadership

Safety Case Management

Project Support

Education

CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Safety Manager to join our team.

As a subject matter expert on Building Safety, you will support Unite Students in fulfilling their responsibilities related to the Building Safety Act, legislation, and guidance. As part of our Centre of Excellence for Building Safety, you will proactively provide guidance, assistance, and support to ensure compliance with building safety duties. Working closely with teams throughout a building's lifecycle, you will promote a positive safety culture and best practices in Building Safety Management, helping to maintain Unite Students as the provider of choice.

What You`ll Be Doing

• Provide specialist support, advice, and guidance on Building Safety to the business project team, fostering a unified approach to safety management.
• Lead and manage the design, build, operation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the Building Safety Management System, including Safety Cases and Reports, ensuring compliance with industry and regulatory deadlines.
• Engage with external consultants, utilizing their expertise to help achieve best practices in Building Safety.
• Support the Development Team and consultants during the design and construction phases, ensuring safety standards are met for successful project completion and certification.
• Advise and support operational teams to maintain best practices in Building Safety across the organization.
• Continuously develop and improve the Building Safety Management System and related guidance.
• Assist teams by championing safety best practices in system development, maintenance, testing, remediation, and projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including regulators and industry bodies, to stay ahead of emerging safety topics and ensure compliance.
• Develop and implement role-specific safety training, knowledge, and competency tools for teams.

What We`re Looking for in You

• CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a building safety or related role.
• Membership of an accredited institution (e.g., IFE, CIOB).
• Proven track record of delivering measurable safety improvements.
• Knowledge of residential building safety requirements and best practices.
• Ability to influence and lead across different teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a proactive attitude towards changing priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work remotely with high accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to understand and meet customer needs.
• Proficiency in technology and IT systems, including MS Office.

What You`ll Get in Return

• A discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.
• 25 days of paid holiday, with additional days for long service, plus holiday buying schemes.
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions between 5% and 11%.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing platform, and gym benefits.
• Enhanced family leave policies, including 18 weeks of full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Additional benefits such as ShareSave schemes, Life Assurance, discounts, and more.