Head of Building Safety

Pinnacle Group are looking for an outstanding Head of Building Safety to lead our Building Safety function overseeing the implementation of all building and fire safety responsibilities within our portfolio of residential properties. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Act 2021, amongst other specific regulations, through advice to clients and setting tasks for our own teams.

This successful candidate will be a subject matter expert and the figurehead for building safety within the business supporting operational teams to adopt client building safety cases and keep them under review to ensure that they remain compliant, reflecting best practice. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and leading a small expert team, this represents a rare opportunity for an individual of exceptional calibre. This role will grow with the business and as such responsibilities may evolve based on the organisation's changing needs.

You will be joining our Affordable Housing team based in London. The Affordable Housing team operates a large mixed portfolio of new and existing Affordable homes nationwide comprising Affordable and Social Rent, Shared Ownership and Supported homes. This is a hybrid role with weekly national travel required.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play. We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support operational teams and our clients in the development and maintenance of building safety cases for high-risk buildings in accordance with the Building Safety Act.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor and manage compliance with the Building Safety Act and other relevant legislation.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Golden Thread of information that is accurate, relevant and up to date.
• Serving as the organisation’s subject matter expert on building safety compliance, providing advice and guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders alike.
• Developing and maintaining constructive relationships with Building Safety Regulators.
• Conducting regular audits and reviews to identify and address gaps in compliance and site processes.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in building safety, compliance, and systems management.
• In-depth knowledge of building safety legislation and regulation, including the Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant statutory requirements.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams and driving organisational compliance.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and enforce safety and compliance policies.
• Experience in gathering risk data through inspections, checklists, and audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Gravitas, with the ability to engage effectively with regulators, residents, and senior leaders.
• Ability to design and implement effective resident engagement strategies for building safety.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads independently and set performance standards.
• Relevant qualifications in construction, architecture, engineering, fire safety, surveying or risk management (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH, RICS).
• Membership of professional bodies (e.g., IOSH, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, IFSM).

Our Offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers. We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families. As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.

Maternity/paternity packages

Flexible Working Arrangements

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Additional Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail Discounts

Childcare Assistance

Season Ticket Loans

Sick Pay Schemes

Personal Development Plans

Company Car/Car Allowance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Company Bonus