Building Safety Manager

Skilled Careers; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead operational safety compliance in London. The role demands strong technical knowledge and team management skills. Candidates should possess or be pursuing a Level 4 Qualification in Building Safety. This temp-to-perm position offers a salary of up to £63,000 plus benefits including a car user allowance and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Travel expenses covered

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Must hold or be actively working towards a Level 4 Qualification in Building Safety.
• Strong working knowledge of construction, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
• Experience in line managing, mentoring, and supporting team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead on building safety compliance and operational delivery for allocated buildings.
• Direct line management responsibility for a small team of managers.
• Produce building safety case files and reports for compliance.

Skills

Operational Building Safety knowledge

Technical compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Strong IT skills

Education

Level 4 Qualification in Building Safety

Job description

Overview

Building Safety Manager (Operations Focus) – Temp–to–Perm

Compensation GBP63,000 Equivalent Salary (Negotiable) + GBP1,300 ECU Allowance

Contract Type Temp–to–Perm (Full–Time, 35 Hours/Week)

Location Stratford, London (Agile Working: Home, Office & Site Combined)

Vehicle Essential Full UK Driving Licence and Access to a Vehicle Daily

The Opportunity: Lead Building Safety in a New Regulatory Era

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Building Safety Manager to take the operational lead on a portfolio of properties in compliance with the new Building Safety Act. This is a crucial temp–to–perm role offering immediate impact and the security of a long–term position.

You will be instrumental in ensuring our buildings are safe to occupy and that our residents feel safe in their homes. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and high–level stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Operational Leadership: Lead on building safety compliance and the operational delivery of building safety management for allocated buildings.

• Team Management: Direct line management responsibility for a small team of Assistant Building Safety Managers/Technical Coordinators, fostering a strong, cohesive team culture

• Technical Compliance: Produce building safety case files and reports, including hazard assessments, to deliver the information required for Building Assessment Certificates from the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

• Safety Expertise: Provide practical experience in Operational Building Safety, including knowledge of active fire, M&E, and specialist safety installations and systems.

• Stakeholder & Resident Engagement: Be a primary contributor to the resident engagement strategy, including conducting regular meetings, surgeries, and walk–abouts with residents. Advise customers and resolve building safety queries and issues.

• Information Management: Ensure all teams collaborate to create and maintain the golden thread of information (Pre–construction, construction, and occupation phases).

Essential Requirements (Must–Haves)

• Qualification: Must hold or be actively working towards a minimum of a Level 4 Qualification in Building Safety.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of construction, hazard identification, risk assessment, fire risks, structural risks, and remediation processes.

• Driving/Mobility: Full driving licence and access to a vehicle daily, as this is a highly mobile role travelling to various sites.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders (including residents and regulatory bodies) to ensure collaborative outcomes.

• IT Skills: Highly computer literate and proficient in inputting and retrieving data from computer management systems.

• Leadership: Experience in line managing, mentoring, and supporting team members.

The Package

• Salary: An annual equivalent salary of up to GBP63,000 (negotiable based on experience/interview performance).

• Allowances: Essential Car User (ECU) allowance of GBP1,300 per annum is paid upon conversion to a permanent contract. Travel expenses to sites while temporary can be claimed where applicable.

• Working Model: Agile Worker status allows for a hybrid approach (home, site, and office combined), with 20%–40% of contractual hours to be worked from the reporting office or site locations.

We are seeking to review CVs immediately. If you meet the essential criteria, please apply now for an immediate interview.