Job Description

Building Safety Manager

Location: Barking, London
Salary: 26 to 28 per hour PAYE or 35 to 37 per hour Umbrella

Duration: 3 months initially with scope for extension thereafter

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead and deliver statutory building safety responsibilities across a portfolio of Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs).

This is a critical role where you will act (or support) as the Accountable Person/Principal Accountable Person, ensuring that building safety risks are effectively identified, managed and controlled in line with the Building Safety Act 2022.

You will play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping residents informed and safe.

Key Responsibilities

Building Safety & Compliance

• Lead compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including:
• Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings
• Preparation and maintenance of Safety Case Reports
• Ongoing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
• Manage a portfolio of 8-10 Higher-Risk Residential Buildings, ensuring consistent and compliant safety practices
• Act as the lead technical specialist for building safety risk management, covering:
• Fire safety
• Structural integrity
• Associated hazards

Risk Management & Safety Strategy

• Identify, assess and manage building safety risks, ensuring proportionate control measures are in place
• Develop and implement Building Safety Management Strategies, policies and processes
• Maintain the Golden Thread of Information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date digital building records
• Oversee and review:
• Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
• Structural risk assessments
• Emergency and incident response plans

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with key legislation, including:

• Building Safety Act 2022
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS)
• CDM Regulations 2015

Stakeholder & Resident Engagement

• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, members and external partners
• Support and deliver Resident Engagement Strategies
• Ensure residents:
• Understand key building safety risks
• Are aware of reporting routes
• Manage building safety-related complaints and sensitive issues

Contractor & Performance Management

• Manage and oversee external consultants, contractors and duty holders
• Ensure competence, compliance and performance standards are met
• Monitor risks, performance and improvement actions, reporting through governance frameworks

About You

Essential Experience

• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation
• Experience managing fire and structural safety risks in residential buildings
• Knowledge of:
• Safety Case Reports
• Golden Thread requirements
• Experience working with regulators or in a regulated environment
• Ability to assess complex risk and apply proportionate control measures

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in building safety, construction, engineering, surveying or related field
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IOSH, IFE) or working towards
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)

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