Building Safety Manager
16 days ago
London
The Building Safety Manager (Operations) will oversee operational safety and compliance across higher-risk residential buildings, ensuring adherence to the Building Safety Act and related regulations. The role also involves leading resident engagement, managing a small technical team, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing building safety improvements. Client Details A large resident-focused housing organisation is seeking a Building Safety Manager (Operations) to oversee safety and compliance across higher-risk residential buildings in London and the surrounding region. The role involves delivering Building Safety Act compliance, leading resident engagement, managing a small technical team, and working with key stakeholders to support building safety strategy and continuous improvement within a collaborative, professional environment. Description • Lead on operational building safety compliance across an allocated portfolio of residential buildings, • Ensure buildings remain safe to occupy and compliant with current building safety legislation and regulatory requirements, • Oversee the operational delivery of building safety management activities in line with organisational policies, procedures, and statutory obligations, • Produce and maintain Building Safety Case Files and Building Safety Case Reports for allocated buildings, • Support the application and management process for Building Assessment Certificates with the Building Safety Regulator, • Carry out regular assessments of building safety risks, including fire, structural, and external wall system considerations, • Monitor maintenance, inspection, and testing activities to ensure ongoing compliance and effective risk management, • Lead on resident engagement activities relating to building safety, including meetings, walkabouts, surgeries, and consultation events, • Respond to building safety enquiries and complaints from residents, leaseholders, and stakeholders, ensuring appropriate resolutions are implemented, • Line manage and support a small team of Building Safety Technical Coordinators, • Manage and quality assure external consultants and contractor partners undertaking specialist surveys, assessments, and investigations, • Work collaboratively with operational, compliance, development, asset management, and housing teams on all building safety matters, • Support the creation and maintenance of the "golden thread" of building information across allocated buildings, • Assist with mandatory occurrence reporting processes and ongoing updates to building safety documentation, • Support the management of operational building safety budgets and service charge-related information, • Ensure all building safety records, systems, and documentation remain accurate, compliant, and accessible, • Identify and escalate operational building safety risks and compliance concerns appropriately, • Contribute to the continuous improvement of building safety processes, resident communication, and operational service delivery, • Travel across London and the surrounding region to carry out inspections, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities, • Work within a hybrid structure consisting of home working, office attendance, and site inspections Profile • Proven experience working within Building Safety, Fire Safety, Compliance, or Asset Management within a residential housing or property environment, • Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and associated building safety regulations and guidance, • Experience producing Building Safety Case Reports, risk assessments, and operational compliance documentation, • Strong knowledge of fire safety, structural safety, external wall systems, and remediation processes, • Experience managing consultants, contractors, and specialist technical service providers, • Previous experience line managing or mentoring technical teams, • Ability to manage complex compliance activities across a varied residential portfolio, • Strong understanding of building construction methods, risk management principles, and compliance frameworks, • Experience engaging effectively with residents, leaseholders, regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Experience contributing to resident engagement and customer-focused service delivery initiatives, • Financial and commercial awareness with an understanding of budget management and value-for-money principles, • Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and relevant compliance or asset management systems, • Relevant Building Safety qualification or working towards a qualification is desirable, • Membership of a relevant professional body or working towards membership is desirable, • Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development, • Full UK Driving Licence is desirable Job Offer • Opportunity to join a well-established and resident-focused housing organisation, • Hybrid working structure combining home working, office attendance, and site inspections, • Exposure to complex and high-profile residential building safety projects, • Opportunity to directly influence resident safety, compliance standards, and operational delivery, • Collaborative working environment alongside experienced building safety and compliance professionals, • Strong commitment to professional development and continuous learning, • Stable and structured organisation with strong operational support systems, • Opportunity to contribute to long-term building safety strategy and service improvement initiatives, • Work within an organisation committed to delivering safe, secure, and affordable homes, • £57K-£68K salary depending on experience