Health & Safety Manager in London

Cobalt is proud to be partnering with one of the UK's leading property companies in the search for a Health, Safety and Fire Compliance Manager to support a high-profile, mixed-use portfolio across commercial and residential assets. This is a key role within a well-established organisation, offering the opportunity to influence safety standards across a diverse estate while working closely with Property Management and Residential teams to protect people, assets, and reputation.

As Health, Safety and Fire Compliance Manager, you will act as a central point of expertise across the portfolio, guiding, supporting, and auditing Property Managers and Managing Agents on all aspects of health, safety, and fire compliance. You will play a vital role in ensuring statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and best practice standards are consistently applied.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and monitoring annual health & safety and fire risk assessment and audit programmes
• Supporting teams with Building Safety Act requirements, including documentation management and engagement with the Building Safety Regulator
• Reviewing and challenging responses to audit findings to ensure actions are appropriately implemented and closed
• Monitoring statutory inspections, thorough examinations, and testing to ensure deadlines are met
• Auditing the use of electronic compliance and management systems to ensure accurate, consistent use
• Organising and supporting Health & Safety Committee meetings, including actions and reporting
• Producing health & safety bulletins and guidance notes for portfolio-wide distribution
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Property Management teams on legislation, codes of practice, and risk assessments
• Supporting accident investigations, audits, and incident reporting
• Delivering inductions and training support relating to health & safety requirements

This role would suit a confident and knowledgeable health & safety professional with experience operating across complex property portfolios.

You will ideally have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Diploma desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation, fire safety, and the Building Safety Act (HRB environments)
• Experience supporting or auditing residential and commercial properties
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear guidance and challenge where needed
• Experience using electronic compliance and audit systems
• A proactive, detail-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Experience within property, real estate, or mixed-use environments is highly advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected property owner with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and long-term asset stewardship. The role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a high-profile portfolio.