Building Safety Project Manager

Peabody; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Safety Project Manager to enhance building safety across its portfolio of higher risk buildings. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with building safety regulations and managing the handover process for new builds. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of relevant legislation, strong data management skills, and a passion for safety and compliance. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of building safety.

Benefits

30 days annual holiday plus bank holidays

Two additional paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

4 x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building safety legislation and regulations.
• Proven experience with building control approval processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage handover processes for new build HRBs and ensure compliance.
• Create safety case reports and assist with Building Assessment Certificate applications.

Skills

Building Safety Act 2022

Building Regulations

Fire Safety Order

Building Control Approval Process

Data Management

Education

Chartered Construction Professional

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Project Manager to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of building safety across our portfolio of higher risk buildings (HRBs).

This role requires in-depth knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulatory processes in building safety throughout the lifecycle of HRBs, from design and construction to occupation, including Gateway submissions, development handover, support for Safety Case Reports, and contributing to the Golden Thread of Information.

You will work as part of the Building Safety Team, closely with Development, Fire Safety and Asset Compliance colleagues, external design and construction partners and the Building Safety Regulator, to ensure the maintenance of high levels of safety, compliance, and transparency. This role requires time in the office and onsite visits to collaborate with colleagues and inspect building safety standards but also offers flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.

If you are passionate about safety and compliance, and this role aligns with your skillset we would love to hear from you.

You will:

• Act as a key member of the Building Safety team, contributing to building safety matters pertaining to HRBs for Development and the wider organisation alike.
• Manage the new build HRBs handover process from Development to the Building Safety Team, assisting in the implementation and evolution of handover requirements and procedures in collaboration with Development colleagues.
• Manage the process to enable new build HRBs occupation in the building safety regime, assisting in the collation of suitable information and documentation at construction completion/ Gateway 3 for HRBs registration with the Building Safety Regulator and Peabody’s responsibility to manage the HRBs’ building safety during the occupation stage.
• Manage the new build HRBs handover process within the Building Safety Team to Building Safety Managers, in collaboration with the Lead Building Safety Managers.
• Create safety case reports for new build HRBs; assist the wider Building Safety Team in the Building Assessment Certificate application process.
• Review design on building safety aspects for schemes involving HRBs at RIBA stages and Gateway submission in accordance with Development’s Operating Framework.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following essential qualifications, knowledge and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of the relevant legislation in building safety, including the Building Safety Act 2022, the Building Regulations, the Fire Safety Order, and their associated secondary legislation and guidance.
• Comprehensive understanding of different procurement routes for design and construction projects and the associated due diligence requirements for building safety.
• Proven experience navigating the building control approval process, including for transitional projects and those subject to the new Gateway regime.
• Understanding of the duty holder’s role and responsibilities to manage the HRB’s building safety during the occupation stage.
• Demonstrated skill in reviewing design and construction stage information to ensure compliance with building safety regulations.
• Ability to digest, organise and manage complex building safety data, information and documentation, including the principles and application of the Golden Thread of Information.
• Ability to track industry changes, policy developments, and emerging risks related to building safety to stay updated on best practice.

Desirable qualifications:

• Chartered or registered construction professional in architecture, engineering or fire-related disciplines, with a proven record of achievements and value-added contributions.
• Experience working on residential projects involving HRBs during both design and construction stages.
• Understanding of the operational scope and processes related to building safety, fire safety and asset compliance, particularly within the social housing sector.
• Good appetite for data, information and document management, and experience with associated repositories.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution

Closing date: 24th May 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.