Building Safety Manager
Posted 6 hours 54 minutes ago by Karter Thomas Limited
Contract: 3 Months
Location: West Yorkshire
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate
We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead the delivery of building safety and fire safety compliance across a residential property portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Building Safety & Compliance, you will take operational responsibility for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements. You will lead a small specialist team and play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for residents while driving continuous improvement across building safety processes, systems and governance.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the management of Building Safety and Fire Safety compliance across the property portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety legislation and all associated regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the safe management of Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).
- Manage building safety risks, ensuring appropriate controls, monitoring and remedial actions are in place.
- Maintain and develop Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports.
- Support HRB registration and Building Assessment/Assurance Certificate requirements.
- Lead resident engagement activities relating to building safety and fire safety matters.
- Oversee Fire Risk Assessment programmes and ensure timely completion of remedial actions.
- Monitor structural and fire safety risks, implementing robust assurance and reporting processes.
- Manage and support Compliance Officers, Project Managers and Project Officers.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, regulators, fire authorities and specialist consultants.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and management systems that support regulatory compliance.
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Golden Thread of Information.
- Support Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes and investigations.
- Produce reports, KPIs and assurance information for senior management and governance groups.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement across building safety and compliance services.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential- Experience delivering Building Safety and/or Fire Safety compliance within housing, property or construction environments.
- Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety legislation and associated regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs).
- Experience developing or maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports.
- Proven experience undertaking site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Experience leading teams and managing specialist contractors or consultants.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Level 5 qualification in Building Safety, Asset Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) in Occupational or Construction Health & Safety.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Relevant memberships or professional qualifications within Building Safety, Fire Safety, Compliance or Health & Safety disciplines would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Safety professional to make an immediate impact within a growing compliance and building safety function, helping to ensure residents remain safe while supporting the ongoing implementation of building safety reforms.