Building Safety Manager - One Manchester

About Our Client

One Manchester owns and manages over 12,000 homes in central, south, and east Manchester. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes, excellent services, and genuine opportunities for our customers and communities.

As a trusted Registered Provider of Social Housing, our role extends beyond providing safe and secure homes. We aim to support our customers in living happy and fulfilled lives by putting people at the center of everything we do. We continually evolve to better serve our communities through services such as employment opportunities, new developments, and ensuring safe living environments.

Job Description

• Develop and implement a Resident Engagement Strategy, leading communication with residents about building safety, responsibilities, and issues.
• Engage with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Manage daily safety operations of all buildings within your portfolio under the Building Safety Bill 2021.
• Coordinate and manage all structural and fire safety matters in in-scope buildings to meet legislative requirements.
• Support the compliance program for buildings, including fire equipment, portable appliance testing, alarms, legionella, and other safety works.
• Implement and coordinate fire safety, evacuation, and security arrangements to ensure safety and compliance.
• Monitor and challenge colleagues on Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring they are current and actions are completed timely.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain Building Safety Cases and proactively manage risks.
• Work with Development and Asset Management to maintain a digital 'Golden Thread' of building information supporting Safety Cases.
• Maintain good relationships with the Building Safety Regulator and Fire Authority, ensuring expectations are understood and certifications are maintained.
• Participate in contractor, consultant, and procurement meetings to ensure ongoing building safety.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety legislation and Building Regulations.
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and systems related to building operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders on maintenance and asset management, supervising contractors through processes like Permit to Work.
• Support colleagues in project management and compliance activities to ensure standards are met.
• Keep updated on legislation and industry best practices related to Building Safety.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and manage customer complaints effectively.

The Successful Applicant

• Fire Safety qualification accredited by IFE or IFSM, or working towards it.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, or working towards.
• Chartered membership of CIH or CIOB, or a degree in construction or housing management, or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role within a residential provider.
• Thorough understanding of Building Safety legislation and the Safety Act.
• Experience managing Building Safety upgrades projects.
• Management experience with external contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £61,054
• Flexible, agile working arrangements
• 35 hours per week
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched contribution pension scheme
• Additional company benefits