Building Safety Manager

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based Housing Association is seeking a permanent Building Safety Manager to oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act for high-risk buildings. The role involves managing budgets, development of safety cases, and ensuring collaboration with various departments. Candidates should have relevant fire qualifications and experience in social housing.

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Housing required.
• Experience working with customers within housing.
• Recent experience necessary to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of building safety cases for high risk buildings.
• Manage the Building Safety budget and liaise with finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and safety regulations.

Skills

Risk assessment and management

Financial management and budgeting

Compliance and due diligence

Education

NEBOSH or Fire Management qualification

Job description

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We’re currently working with a London Based Housing Association looking for a permanent Building Safety Manager to join their growing team.

The role is based in North London and is 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-5). A car is desirable but not essential. The salary for this role is £72,222 per annum.

Due to the nature of the role, the ideal candidate will have a fire qualificaton such as NEBOSH or Fire Management.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

Oversee the development of building safety cases for all identified high risk buildings within the scope of the Building Safety Act

Ensure that all identified high risk buildings are managed and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act

Work closely with colleagues in Repairs, Building Services, Estates, Communications, Resident Services and Asset Management to develop plans for the delivery of fire safety work and services in high-risk buildings, or interim measures as required

Develop and maintain sufficient policies and procedures in liaison with other relevant managers as to ensure compliance of statutory and regulatory duties and Health and Safety best practice in maintaining and managing tall buildings

Take the leading role in ensuring the delivery of resident engagement strategies for higher risk buildings

Manage the Building Safety budget and work with colleagues in Finance and the Service Charge Team to ensure the proper charging and recovery of costs related to Building Safety

Experience required:

Experience required in Social Housing

Experience working with customers within housing

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

Risk assessment and management

Financial management and budgeting

Compliance and due diligence

Fire qualification such as NEBOSH or Fire Management

Rewards and Benefits:

Working hours:

35 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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