Building Safety Manager in Birmingham

Exciting career opportunity at Citizen Housing. You will be joining an existing team within Citizen's Building Safety Directorate. This is a new post, and you will be working alongside two existing Building Safety Managers. The team is responsible for liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, creating building safety cases, delivering a planned capital programme to improve fire and building safety, and managing all fire risk assessments and associated fire risk actions.

Citizen is a fabulous employer and we are proud to have recently achieved the highest consumer rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. Our C1 rating demonstrates that we are one of a select number of housing associations meeting the consumer standard. Our customers are why we are here. We are also proud to have achieved the highest governance rating. Our G1 rating demonstrates that we have effective governance in place that delivers our aims, objectives, and intended outcomes for our customers. Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands.

You will be joining a high performing and well-respected organisation. Our colleagues live our values, and we put support and collaboration with each other at the heart of everything that we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and co-ordinate a programme of fire-safety and building-safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs.
• Plan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Implement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, contractors, and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant professional technical qualification e.g. CIOB level 6 NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma in fire safety or equivalent.
• Fire Risk Assessment (IFE Accredited).
• Chartered member of IOSH or equivalent.

We are entering a defining period for the housing sector. The expectations placed on landlords have never been higher, and rightly so. The Building Safety Act has reshaped our responsibilities, and we are determined not only to meet those standards but to lead the way in how safety, transparency, and resident trust are delivered. This is why we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team. You will shape our approach to fire safety and higher-risk buildings, engage with our customers and West Midlands Fire Service, ensuring customers feel informed, protected, and heard. You will join an ambitious and collaborative team, who are committed to doing the right thing. You will have the autonomy to influence major decisions, the support to deliver meaningful change, and the opportunity to build a legacy of safer homes and stronger communities. If you are driven by purpose, motivated by challenge, and ready to lead one of the most important areas of our organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year.
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption).
• Organisational sick pay.
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match.
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.

We will be an employer of choice and invest in our people. Our team is driven to make a positive impact for our customers. We will work together as one team and embrace our Citizen values.

Further information on our selection process and Equality and Diversity commitment can be found at www.citizenhousing.org.uk

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Interview dates: 20th and 21st April 2026