Head of Building Safety Remediation

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association seeks a Head of Building Safety Remediation to drive innovative safety standards and provide strategic leadership. This role offers autonomy and the chance to shape the operations of a dedicated team while contributing to a values-driven culture focused on resident wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building and fire safety regulations, along with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

£450 yearly flexible benefit pot

Travel expenses covered at 45p per mile

Generous matched pension scheme up to 12%

Life cover at 4x salary

Options for private medical and dental insurance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (extra day each year up to 30 days)

Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of Building Regulations and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Evidence of managing complex building investigations.
• Experienced with report writing for executive management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance on business objectives.
• Ensure building safety standards are met.
• Work closely with health, safety, compliance, and development leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Influencing and persuasion

Education

Professional Qualification or equivalent commercial/construction experience

Chartered member – CIOB/RICS

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Building Safety Remediation

• Are you inspired by working within a dynamic, people-orientated organisation that focuses on exceptional standards within Building Safety Remediation?
• Would working for an entrepreneurial organisation that gives you autonomy and a creative licence to deliver Building Safety differently interest you?
• Do you believe reporting directly to the AD of Building Safety Remediation creates the environment to succeed within an expanding and growing portfolio for an exceptional stand out housing association.

If so, look no further…

A unique and distinguished position has arisen for a Head of Building Safety Remediation to join a forward-thinking housing association known for its genuine commitment to resident wellbeing, innovation in safety standards, and a supportive, values-driven culture. With strong leadership and ambitious goals, they offer the platform to make a real, lasting impact.

Reporting into the Assistant Director for Building Safety Remediation, this role is a critical member of the leadership team, providing strategic leadership and guidance on the business objectives, ensuring building safety standards are met, sustainability and quality standards are aligned.

It will also work closely with the group central team of the firm, working alongside other Health, safety, compliance and development leaders.

Why the Head of Building Safety Remediation position is something you should apply for:

• You’ll have autonomy to shape your team’s operations, drive innovative Building Safety standards and initiatives as well as influencing strategic decisions.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation known for its commitment to housing sector - leading Building Safety standards within the property development sector
• Join a supportive workplace who looks to continuously drive and improve Building

Safety standards across their internal team and the sub contractors they work with

• Have the chance to work with a passionate housing association all about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. They demonstrate commitment to their Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy making it a work place for everyone.
• Report directly to the AD of Building Safety, whilst leading a high performing team

The successful Head of Building safety (remediation) will:

• Hold a professional Qualification or equivalent commercial /construction experience (Chartered member – CIOB/RICS)
• Have a thorough understanding of the Building Regulations and Fire Safety Regulations in residential buildings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and persuade senior and executive management.
• Be analytical and experienced with report writing for executive management
• Evidence of managing complex building investigations and programmes of remedial works in existing buildings with residents occupation

In return the successful Head of Building safety remediation will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:

• An attractive base salary, A top figure of £80,000 dependent on experience
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• 45p contributed to every mile travelled - Travel expenses
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

If this Head of Building Safety Remediation role could be of interest, please apply now through our retained partners, safety and sustainability executive search organisation, GS2 Partnership.