Building Safety Manager

Principal People Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking housing provider seeks an experienced Building Safety Manager. This key position in the Operational Building Safety Team involves leading compliance with the Building Safety Act across a property portfolio, managing a technical team, and engaging with stakeholders. The role offers a supportive working environment, competitive salary, and various benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to advance their careers significantly.

Benefits

Essential car user allowance

Matched pension

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Lifestyle perks

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Strong background in operational building safety.
• Comfortable with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents.
• Full UK driving license and access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts with the Building Safety Act.
• Manage a small technical team.
• Lead initiatives including Building Safety Case Reports and fire safety reviews.

Skills

Operational building safety

Knowledge of fire systems

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 4 qualification in Building Safety

Job description

We are proud to support a long-standing client, a forward-thinking housing provider known for prioritizing resident safety and wellbeing, in their search for an experienced Building Safety Manager.

This pivotal role within their growing Operational Building Safety Team offers the opportunity to lead compliance efforts with the Building Safety Act across a defined property portfolio.

You will work closely with senior leadership, manage a small technical team, and lead initiatives such as Building Safety Case Reports, fire safety, and structural reviews.

We have successfully placed several professionals in their Health & Safety and Fire Safety functions, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a team environment where staff feel valued, supported, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance and collaborative culture.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong background in operational building safety
• Knowledge of fire systems, M&E, and specialist safety installations
• Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, including residents
• Level 4 qualification (or working towards) in Building Safety
• Full UK driving license and daily access to a vehicle

What’s on Offer:

• GBP55,770 – GBP66,000 basic salary
• GBP1,300 essential car user allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, life assurance, and lifestyle perks
• 21 hours paid volunteering leave
• A supportive, progressive working environment

If you're looking to advance your career in a meaningful role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or message us for a confidential chat.