Building Safety Manager

Aatom Recruitment; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aatom Recruitment is recruiting a Building Safety Manager on behalf of a Local Authority. The role focuses on compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across Higher Risk Buildings and residential portfolios.

You will lead safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement, reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager. The contract is 3 months, 36 hours per week with a mix of office attendance.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience with residential buildings and building operations.
• Experience in local government, housing, construction management or contract administration.
• Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software.
• Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit BAC applications for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.
• Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures.
• Escalate deficiencies and non‑compliance issues where controls are inadequate.
• Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact.
• Work with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with Building Safety Act 2022.
• Partner with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain Golden Thread of Building Information.
• Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvements.
• Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvements are required.
• Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation.
• Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders.
• Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required.
• Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture.

Skills

Building safety compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract administration

Project coordination

Tools

Compliance software

Reporting software

Job description

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Building Safety Manager on behalf of a Local Authority.

Job Title: Building Safety Manager

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Hours Per Week: 36

Work Pattern: 2/3 days in the office

Role Purpose

Council is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across our portfolio of Higher Risk Buildings.

Reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager, you will lead on building safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a building safety professional with extensive knowledge of current legislation and experience within residential property, housing, construction, or local government environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.
• Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures.
• Escalate deficiencies and non-compliance issues where controls are inadequate.
• Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings.
• Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
• Partner closely with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain the Golden Thread of Building Information.
• Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvement works.
• Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvement works are required.
• Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation.
• Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders.
• Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required.
• Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture within council's housing stock.

Essential Experience, Extensive knowledge of:

• Building Safety Act 2022
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Relevant fire safety guidance and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing residential buildings and building operations.
• Experience of construction projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to residential buildings and construction activities.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer‑focused services.
• Experience working within local government, housing, construction management, building surveying, project management or contract administration environments.
• Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software.
• Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders