At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead building and fire safety compliance across a diverse housing portfolio.
- Company: A leading social housing provider focused on safety and compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and impactful role in community safety.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing safety culture and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in building safety while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and extensive experience in fire safety compliance.
A leading social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, including high risk buildings. This role will play a critical part in ensuring all assets meet current legislative standards while strengthening systems, processes and safety culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant building and fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans and operational workflows.
- Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Building Safety Management System.
- Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence.
- Ensure Fire Risk Assessments are completed, reviewed and actioned effectively.
- Manage and monitor all fire and building safety actions through to completion.
- Establish performance monitoring systems and report on key performance indicators.
- Support the development of resident engagement strategies relating to building safety.
- Manage complaints relating to fire and building safety, ensuring appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate, robust and auditable building safety records.
Essentials
- Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Level 4 qualification in fire safety.
- Membership of a professional body such as IFE, IFSM, RICS or IOSH.
- Extensive experience managing building and fire safety compliance.
- Strong experience working with high risk residential buildings.
- In depth knowledge of building and fire safety legislation and its practical application.
- Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments and associated remedial actions.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes.
Desirable
- Experience within a social housing provider.
- Experience supporting Accountable Persons under the Building Safety Act.
- Strong track record of implementing safety management systems.
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Building and Fire Safety Manager in Essex employer: Oyster
As a leading social housing provider, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee development and safety. Our Essex location offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while ensuring you play a vital role in enhancing building and fire safety across our diverse portfolio. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive rates and opportunities for professional growth.
