External Wall Safety Manager

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is looking for an External Wall Safety Manager to work with Hackney Council. This position involves leading safety assessments and managing external wall safety risks to ensure compliance with the Fire Safety and Building Safety Acts. You will engage residents and collaborate with various departments and regulatory bodies. This pivotal role aims to maintain the integrity of Hackney’s housing stock while providing essential communication to stakeholders and overseeing contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safety projects, particularly in residential settings.
• Strong understanding of Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s approach to external wall safety risk management.
• Oversee risk profiling and prioritization of high-risk buildings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and manage remediation projects.

Skills

Risk assessment

Project management

Contract oversight

Resident engagement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

External Wall Safety Manager

Hackney Council Resident Safety | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate Salary : £55,353 - £60,634

Goodman Masson is delighted to partner with Hackney Council to recruit an External Wall Safety Manager. This role sits within the Resident Safety service and plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, integrity and long-term resilience of Hackney’s housing stock.

Reporting to the Head of Fire Safety, you will lead the Council’s approach to identifying, assessing and remediating external wall safety risks arising from PAS9980 assessments. You will oversee risk profiling for all buildings with combustible materials to external walls, ensuring high-risk blocks are prioritised and that all remedial work complies with the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022 and wider regulatory requirements. You will manage consultants and contractors delivering remediation projects, ensuring strong contract oversight, quality assurance, and progress reporting.

A key part of the role is resident engagement—providing clear, transparent communication about external wall safety issues and remediation activity. You will work closely with housing management, asset management, legal services, the London Fire Brigade and regulatory bodies to coordinate responses and ensure full compliance. You will also provide updates to senio...