Building Safety & Technical Compliance Manager

Macdonald & Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate investment firm in Greater London seeks a Building Safety & Technical Compliance Manager for a 12-month FTC. This key role entails ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation, and health & safety regulations across a student accommodation portfolio. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of relevant legislation and experience with PBSA or BTR assets. The position includes leading safety report preparations, managing regulator engagements, and overseeing remediation works, demanding a solid technical understanding of building systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and UK fire safety legislation.
• Experience within PBSA, BTR, or residential high-rise assets.
• Experience delivering Safety Case Reports and building safety compliance programmes.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems and life-safety infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of Building Safety Case Reports and Safety Case Files.
• Managing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Maintaining the Golden Thread of building safety information.
• Overseeing remediation works from FRAs and PAS 9980 assessments.
• Delivering health & safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and developments.
• Assess building fabric, M&E systems and life safety risks.
• Manage external consultants such as fire engineers and surveyors.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Safety Act

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Experience with PBSA or BTR assets

Technical understanding of building systems

Technical due diligence

Job description

We are currently supporting a real estate investor and operator in the search for a Building Safety & Technical Compliance Manager (12 month FTC) to oversee safety and regulatory compliance across a student accommodation portfolio. This is a key role responsible for ensuring assets comply with the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation and health & safety regulations, while supporting acquisitions and asset management teams on technical due diligence and risk management.

The role will focus on ensuring Higher-Risk Buildings meet Building Safety Regulator requirements, while embedding a strong culture of safety and compliance across the portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading the preparation of Building Safety Case Reports and Safety Case Files
• Managing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator
• Maintaining the Golden Thread of building safety information
• Overseeing remediation works arising from FRAs and PAS 9980 assessments
• Delivering health & safety audits and compliance reviews
• Leading technical due diligence on acquisitions and developments
• Assessing building fabric, M&E systems and life safety risks
• Managing external consultants including fire engineers and building surveyors

We are keen to speak with professionals who have:

• Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act and UK fire safety legislation
• Experience within PBSA, BTR or residential high-rise assets
• Experience delivering Safety Case Reports and building safety compliance programmes
• Technical understanding of building systems and life safety infrastructure