Building Safety Manager in 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.