Building Fire Safety Manager (Permanent) in Wakefield

We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity for Building Safety Managers to become an integral part of our vibrant Building Safety Team in Calderdale. This crucial role is at the forefront of the new Building Safety framework, where you will collaborate closely with regulatory bodies, colleagues, and contractors to ensure every building safety task, remedial action, and compliance requirement is expertly handled and meticulously recorded. You'll lead the registration of all buildings within scope with the Building Safety Regulator and secure essential Building Assurance Certificates.

As the key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, you'll champion the safety and quality of our buildings, communal spaces, and residents' homes, maintaining the utmost standards. If you're passionate about enhancing resident safety, governance, and excellence in managing high-risk residential environments, this is your chance to create a meaningful impact.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Requirements Outline of Key Responsibilities as a Building Safety Manager:

• Develop and manage the content of the Building Information Model (BIM).
• Establish clear IT requirements to enable a 360° view of each building safety case across existing systems.
• Develop and maintain complete and compliant Building Safety Cases/Reports for each high-risk block.
• Register all relevant buildings with the Building Safety Regulator and obtain and maintain Building Assurance Certificates.
• Deliver day-to-day functions on behalf of the Accountable Person for buildings in scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Develop, review and deliver fire safety strategies and maintain Fire Management Plans.
• Audit and approve Fire Risk Assessments and coordinate PCFRAs and residential PEEPs (rPEEPs).
• Investigate, report and manage fire incidents in high-risk blocks.
• Proactively engage and consult with residents, implementing and monitoring a mandated Resident Engagement Strategy.
• Develop positive working relationships with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authority Building Control and internal teams.
• Support audits, formal reviews and inspections, escalating risk where appropriate.
• Collaborate with partners to implement best practices in building safety and provide guidance to resident groups and the Building Safety Team.
• Uphold Health and Safety requirements and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Strong, extensive and proven experience within a similar Building Safety or Fire Safety role.
• Training and accreditations in a building engineering, construction or property compliance discipline.
• Strong knowledge of housing management data systems, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), with excellent analytical and report writing abilities.
• Experience in change management and service improvement.
• Strong knowledge and application of governance and risk management principles in relation to building and resident safety.
• PAS 8673 competency requirements across operating environment, leadership and teamwork, building systems and safety, operational practice and risk management.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015, Approved Document B, the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Code of Practice.
• A Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (completed or to be completed within three months) or an equivalent Level 6 building or construction qualification.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits:

• Starting salary of £60,240 per annum.
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays.
• Hybrid working - you will manage your week by dividing your time between working in our offices, on site and working from home.
• Your typical work week will consist of two days in the office, with the remaining days spent on-site or working remotely from home.
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs).
• Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.