Aatom Recruitment is looking for Building Safety Manager on behalf of a Local Authority.
Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36
Work Pattern: 2/3 days in the office
Role Purpose
- Council is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across our portfolio of Higher Risk Buildings.
- Reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager, you will lead on building safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a building safety professional with extensive knowledge of current legislation and experience within residential property, housing, construction, or local government environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for Higher Risk Buildings.
- Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.
- Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure.
- Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures.
- Escalate deficiencies and non-compliance issues where controls are inadequate.
- Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings.
- Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
- Partner closely with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain the Golden Thread of Building Information.
- Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvement works.
- Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvement works are required.
- Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation.
- Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders.
- Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required.
- Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture within council's housing stock.
Essential Experience, Extensive knowledge of:
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Relevant fire safety guidance and compliance frameworks
- Experience managing residential buildings and building operations.
- Experience of construction projects and programmes.
- Knowledge of legislation relating to residential buildings and construction activities.
- Experience delivering excellent customer-focused services.
- Experience working within local government, housing, construction management, building surveying, project management or contract administration environments.
- Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software.Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders
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Building Safety Manager in London employer: Aatom Recruitment
Aatom Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional development. As a Building Control Surveyor in the vibrant locations of London, Berkshire, Kent, or Merseyside, you will benefit from flexible working hours and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic local authority environment, making your role both meaningful and rewarding.
