Principal Building Safety Manager

Spencer Clarke Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in West Yorkshire seeks a Principal Building Safety Manager to ensure regulatory compliance and effective management in building safety. The role involves leadership, oversight of risk management, and developing operational procedures to uphold safety standards in social housing. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, contributing to the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy.

Qualifications

• Relevant management-level knowledge of Compliance and Building Safety Regulatory Frameworks.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MRICS, or PMP (desirable).
• Track record of data management, performance reporting, and risk profiling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate compliance with building safety management.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures.
• Advise Council groups on breaches of standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Data Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree-level qualification in Construction and Built Environment or Project Management

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Principal Building Safety Manager, West Yorkshire

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Spencer Clarke Group

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West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Building Safety Manager

Location: West Yorkshire

Contract: 3-months ongoing

Pay: Inside IR35 – Negotiable DOE

Our client, a local authority in West Yorkshire, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Building Safety Manager to lead and coordinate the development and delivery of a robust regime for building safety management. This role will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and implementing best practices in social housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of a robust regime for building safety management and related compliance.
• Coordinate the collection, management, and use of building safety data to enable timely actions and compliance.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures in line with Service EQFM approach.
• Oversee risk management across key compliance areas, ensuring responses are proportionate and effective.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory frameworks affecting building safety and ensure staff are adequately trained.
• Advise relevant Council groups and Boards of any breaches of required standards and plans to address them.
• Champion the delivery of the Asset Management Strategy to deliver the Housing Standard.
• Provide line management for managers assigned in the structure.

Requirements

• Relevant management-level knowledge and experience of Compliance and Building Safety Regulatory Frameworks.
• Degree-level qualification in Construction and Built Environment or Project Management, or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MRICS, PMP (desirable).
• Proven ability to coordinate the management of specialist building safety information and support in social housing.
• Track record of data management, performance reporting, trend analysis, and risk profiling.
• Experience in developing organizational responses to regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and delivery skills.

If you meet the above requirements and are looking to make a significant impact in building safety management, please submit your application along with a detailed CV and contact Joe O’Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.