Health & Building Safety Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate investment firm is seeking a Health & Building Safety Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will oversee Building Safety Case submissions, manage remediation plans, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the Building Safety Act. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge in residential or high-rise operations and a background in fire safety legislation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence building safety management across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in residential or high-rise operations.
• Experience in PBSA, Build-to-Rent, or similar environments.
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape under the Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Safety Case submissions and HRB registration.
• Manage remediation plans from FRAs and fire safety assessments.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including the Building Safety Act.

Skills

Fire safety legislation

Building risk management

Health and Safety management

Consultant management

Stakeholder influencing

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Overview

Cobalt is working with a global real estate investment business to appoint a Health & Building Safety Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on Building Safety Case submissions and HRB registration in line with the Building Safety Regulator's requirements
• Managing remediation plans from FRAs, PAS 9980 reviews, and intrusive fire safety assessments
• Developing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information across the residential portfolio
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, CDM 2015, and Health and Safety at Work Act
• Delivering H&S audits, emergency planning, and compliance reviews across operational assets
• Acting as the main liaison for external consultants including fire engineers, surveyors, and technical specialists
• Supporting technical due diligence for new acquisitions and disposals, including identification of capital risks
• Advising on lifecycle planning, fire safety works, and technical risk across the portfolio
• Engaging with the Building Safety Regulator, HSE, and Fire Authorities as required
• Providing advice and support to site and FM teams on health and building safety management

Qualifications

This role will suit someone with strong technical knowledge of residential or high-rise operations - ideally within PBSA, Build-to-Rent, or similar environments. You'll bring a working understanding of fire safety legislation, building risk management, and the new regulatory landscape under the Building Safety Act. We're looking for a confident, solutions-focused professional who can manage consultants, influence internal stakeholders, and translate complex legislation into practical risk mitigation strategies.

If you are interested in this role, please apply online immediately as this role may appoint before the closing date of this advert