Building Safety Manager

Thomas Gray Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager for a 3-month contract. The role involves overseeing the management of high-risk residential buildings, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act. Candidates should have experience in safety management and a strong knowledge of relevant legislation. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and involves regular communication with residents and stakeholders, making it essential to have excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a building safety or compliance role.
• Demonstrable commitment to ethical practice and CPD.
• Experience managing building safety within higher-risk buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of high-risk residential buildings and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain and update safety cases, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Produce safety and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Managing building safety

Knowledge of building safety legislation

Strong communication skills

Coordination of contractors

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent

Relevant building-related qualification

Job description

Building Safety Manager

Contract: 3-month contract

Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)

Working pattern: Hybrid working

Overview

An experienced Building Safety Manager is required on an initial 3-month contract to lead the management of high-risk residential buildings and ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated legislation. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding residents, maintaining regulatory compliance, and acting as the central point of contact for all building safety matters across a portfolio of higher-risk buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the accountable lead for building safety across all buildings over 11 metres in height, including higher-risk buildings over 18 metres.
• Maintain, manage, and update safety cases, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and reviewed throughout the building lifecycle.
• Ensure Building Registration Certificate conditions are met and maintained, including oversight of remediation works.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date building and resident information, supporting the Golden Thread of information.
• Undertake regular inspections of high-risk/music? building? mention? Sorry, make sure. restructure: Undertake regular inspections of high-risk buildings, producing reports and tracking remedial actions to completion.
• Oversee contractors and works on site, ensuring statutory duties and safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are completed, including fire risk assessments and door surveys, and that actions are delivered within recommended timescales.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety strategies, compartmentation, and life-safety systems such as dry risers, AOVs, and smoke detection systems.
• Establish and manage emergency procedures and mandatory occurrence reporting, liaising with the Building Safety Regulator as required.
• Lead resident engagement on building safety matters, including regular meetings and clear escalation routes for concerns.
• Produce regular safety and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience managing building safety within higher-risk residential buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing safety cases and building information systems.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, regulators, and professionals.
• Demonstrable commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining professional competence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar building safety or compliance role.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Relevant building-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).

Additional Information

This role offers hybrid working, with a mix of site/office presence and home working. Occasional evening or weekend attendance may be required to support resident engagement or respond to safety-critical issues.

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