Interim Building Safety Manager

GS2 Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social housing provider in Central London is seeking an experienced Interim Building Safety Manager for a 9-month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building safety and manage compliance for complex buildings. Responsibilities include developing safety cases, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging residents. Strong communication skills and knowledge of relevant legislation are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in managing Building Safety Cases.
• Technical qualification in a building, fire, or safety-related field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Organisational skills prioritising complex, high-risk work.
• Expert knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Building Safety Cases for identified buildings.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance obligations are met.
• Champion resident engagement strategy for building safety.
• Oversee building safety contracts ensuring quality work.
• Provide technical advice on building safety issues.
• Report on building safety status and compliance.

Skills

Building Safety Case Management

Regulatory Compliance

Resident Engagement

Contract & Risk Management

Technical Advice

Reporting

Education

Fire Safety Diploma/Certificate

NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

Interim Building Safety Manager

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Interim (9 Month Contract - Inside IR35 or Outside IR35)

Day Rate/Salary: Competitive Day Rate

About Us

Our client is a leading social housing provider committed to creating safe, secure, and thriving communities for all our residents. The safety of there customers is there absolute priority. They are currently seeking an experienced, proactive, and technically astute Interim Building Safety Manager to join our Asset/Compliance team during a critical period of regulatory change and operational focus.

The Role

They are looking for a specialist to act as the technical lead, ensuring there portfolio of complexed buildings is fully compliant with all current and impending legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act.

This is a high-impact contract role where you will be instrumental in safeguarding our residents and driving forward there compliance programme.

Responsibilities

• Building Safety Case Management: Take responsibility for the development, maintenance, and robust management of Building Safety Cases for identified buildings (Higher-Risk Buildings).
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance obligations relating to building safety (Fire, Structural, M&E, Water Hygiene, Asbestos) are met across the portfolio.
• Resident Engagement: Champion and deliver the resident engagement strategy for building safety, ensuring residents are fully informed, consulted with, and feel safe in their homes.
• Contract & Risk Management: Oversee and manage relevant building safety contracts (e.g., FRAs, EICRs, remediation works), ensuring contractor competency and high quality of work.
• Technical Advice: Act as the organisation's technical expert, providing specialist advice on complex building safety issues, remedial works, and new developments.
• Reporting: Provide timely and accurate performance reports on building safety status and compliance to the Head of Compliance.

About You

The successful candidate will be a proven professional with a strong background in building safety within the housing or public sector.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven, hands-on experience in managing and producing Building Safety Cases and Safety Management Systems, ideally within a social housing environment.
• A relevant technical qualification in a building, fire, or safety-related field (e.g., Fire Safety Diploma/Certificate, NEBOSH, or similar).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently and empathetically with residents, contractors, and internal teams.
• Strong organisational skills with a track record of prioritising complex, high-risk work programmes to deadline.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations.

Desirable:

• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, IFE).
• Experience in procuring and managing fire safety and compliance-related contracts.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and experienced Building Safety professional looking for an immediate and impactful contract role, please submit your CV