Structural Safety Compliance Manager

Peabody Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Greater London is seeking an experienced Structural Safety Compliance Manager to oversee structural safety for high‑risk buildings. The role involves leading client-side oversight of structural inspections and providing expert input on safety cases under the Building Safety Act. You will collaborate with teams to ensure compliant homes while maintaining the Golden Thread of Information. The position offers a flexible work schedule and generous benefits including ample holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

30 days’ annual holiday

Two additional paid volunteering days

Flexible benefits scheme

4 x salary life assurance

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Technician status with post‑qualification experience.
• Proven experience in structural engineering for high‑rise residential buildings in the UK.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the in‑house structural engineering expert overseeing safety strategies.
• Manage consultant appointments for structural inspections.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Technician status

Experience in structural engineering for high‑rise residential buildings

Understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in information management tools

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Our Vacancy

We're looking for an experienced Structural Safety Compliance Manager to join our Building Safety team and play a key role in supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of structural safety across our portfolio of higher‑risk buildings (HRBs). This is a specialist role requiring in‑depth knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices, particularly in the context of high‑rise residential buildings in the UK. You will lead client‑side oversight of consultant appointments for structural inspections and provide expert input to support Safety Case Reports, Building Assessment Certificate applications and Gateway submissions under the Building Safety Act regime. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, you will help us deliver safe, compliant homes and maintain our Golden Thread of Information. You will be required to attend the office a minimum of two days per week for meetings and collaboration.

What you’ll do

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will act as the in‑house structural engineering expert, supporting the development and implementation of building safety strategies across our HRB portfolio. You will oversee consultant appointments for structural inspections, review design and construction stage information and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide technical input for Safety Case Reports and Gateway submissions, manage structural safety risks including those related to Large Panel System (LPS) buildings, and contribute to maintaining accurate building information. You will also collaborate with internal teams such as Repairs, Fire Remediation and Asset Management to embed structural safety across all interventions, while liaising with the Building Safety Regulator and other external stakeholders.

What you’ll need

• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Technician status with post‑qualification experience
• Proven experience in structural engineering for high‑rise residential buildings in the UK
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, and associated guidance
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Proficiency in information management tools and familiarity with document management systems such as SharePoint

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you are joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included and empowered.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family‑friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we would like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Chloe Singleton at [e-mail].

Interviews will be taking place Monday 23rd February and Wednesday 25th February.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.