Building Safety Manager

Lewisham Strategic Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts

Job summary

Based in London with hybrid working and regular inspections, the role requires 5+ years in construction or fire-safety and a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent). Contact via [e-mail] for informal discussion.

Qualifications

• Have 5+ years in construction or equivalent fire-safety experience.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent) with equivalence evidence.
• Member of IFE or similar fire safety body desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Promote resident engagement and a strong safety culture across the borough.
• Lead inspections of high-rise blocks and liaise with authorities and contractors.

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK's first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you an experienced, dynamic safety professional?
Are you a good communicator?
Would you like to join a highly motivated Building Safety Team delivering excellence to our residents?

What's the role?

To ensure London Borough of Lewisham (LBL) complies with all current and emerging building safety regulations and proactively promote and communicate building safety throughout the organisation and with the residents within high rise residential buildings (HRBs).

As a Building Safety Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of high‑rise residential buildings, helping to ensure they are effectively managed in accordance with current and emerging building and fire safety requirements. You will promote a strong culture of building safety and resident engagement, working collaboratively with residents, colleagues, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure safety risks and actions are effectively identified, managed and monitored.

What's in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Building Safety Manager to join Lewisham Council's Building Safety Team. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of high‑rise residential buildings, helping to ensure they are effectively managed and that resident safety remains at the heart of everything we do

You will be able to work well under pressure and have an eye for detail alongside a passion for resident safety. You will be able to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, contractors and enforcing authorities adopting an inclusive, respectful approach and you will strongly value diversity

We are looking for someone with over five years' relevant construction experience and/or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (Evidence of successful completion and agreement of equivalence will be required before appointment) and membership of the he Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar fire safety body is desirable.

Location

The role is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU and we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis. The role also involves regular inspections of high rise blocks within the borough of Lewisham.

Special conditions

• Proven construction experience and/or a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent (Evidence of successful completion and agreement of equivalence will be required before appointment) and membership of the he Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or similar fire safety body is desirable.
• Some evening work is occasionally required attending resident meetings.
• Full UK driving licence
• This role requires a basic DBS check

Salary

£65,922-£68,265 per annum (PO8)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact [e-mail]