We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the Southwest, who are recruiting for a Building Safety Manager on a permanent contract. The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The salary for this position is £60,000 per annum, and offers up to four days a week working from home, including mileage paid from home.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a technical, construction, or building safety discipline, with existing knowledge of Social Housing compliance regulations in addition to direct experience of liaising with regulators and multi-disciplinary stakeholders. A strong knowledge of fire safety principles, compartmentation, and fire strategies are also desirable for this role. It would also be advantageous to have relevant qualifications such as Level 4 Fire Safety Management or asset compliance qualifications such as NEBOSH.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
* Ensuring full compliance within the Building Safety Act regulations
* Liaising with regulators and external stakeholders (Including Local Authorities and the HSE)
* Overseeing the development and maintenance of Building Safety Case Reports
* Driving a strong culture of resident and building safety across the organisation
* Leading a Building Safety team, managing external consultants, and supporting regulatory submissions
* Ensuring robust safety management systems (Including the “golden thread” of building information).
Experience required:
* Relevant experience working within a Technical / Construction / Building Safety discipline
* Experience of working in relevant compliance related roles within the Social Housing sector
* Proven experience in managing HRBs and working under the Building Safety Act
* Experience engaging with regulators and multi-disciplinary stakeholders
* Experience of working in a role where Fire Safety best practices are enforced
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise required:
* A strong understanding of compliance regulations associated with the Building Safety Act
* Level 4 qualification in fire safety management or asset compliance (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent)
* Strong knowledge of building design, construction, fire safety principles, compartmentation and fire strategies
* Ability to translate technical safety information for non-technical audiences
* Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally and nationally
Rewards and Benefits:
* Hybrid working – up to four days WFH
* Flexible working days
Working hours:
* 40 hours per week
* Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm Flexi basis
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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