Building Safety Manager

An experienced Building Safety Manager is required on an initial 3-month contract to lead the management of high-risk residential buildings and ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated legislation. This role plays a critical part in safeguarding residents, maintaining regulatory compliance, and acting as the central point of contact for all building safety matters across a portfolio of higher-risk buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the accountable lead for building safety across all buildings over 11 metres in height, including higher-risk buildings over 18 metres.
• Maintain, manage, and update safety cases, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and reviewed throughout the building lifecycle.
• Ensure Building Registration Certificate conditions are met and maintained, including oversight of remediation works.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date building and resident information, supporting the Golden Thread of information.
• Undertake regular inspections of high-risk buildings, producing reports and tracking remedial actions to completion.
• Oversee contractors and works on site, ensuring statutory duties and safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are completed, including fire risk assessments and door surveys, and that actions are delivered within recommended timescales.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety strategies, compartmentation, and life-safety systems such as dry risers, AOVs, and smoke detection systems.
• Establish and manage emergency procedures and mandatory occurrence reporting, liaising with the Building Safety Regulator as required.
• Lead resident engagement on building safety matters, including regular meetings and clear escalation routes for concerns.
• Produce regular safety and compliance reports for senior stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Proven experience managing building safety within higher-risk residential buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and managing safety cases and building information systems.
• Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, regulators, and professional partners.
• Demonstrable commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining professional competence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar building safety or compliance role.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Relevant building-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).

This role offers hybrid working, with a mix of site/office presence and home working. Occasional evening or weekend attendance may be required to support resident engagement or respond to safety-critical issues.