Building Safety Manager
Contract: 3-month contract
Rate: £450 per day (Outside IR35)
Working pattern: Hybrid working
Overview
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/music? building? mention? Sorry, make sure. restructure: 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
o Proven experience managing building safety within higher-risk residential buildings.
o Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
o Experience developing, maintaining, and managing safety cases and building information systems.
o Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver safe and compliant outcomes.
o Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents, regulators, and professionals.
o Demonstrable commitment to ethical practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining professional competence.
Qualifications
o Minimum of three years' experience in a similar building safety or compliance role.
o NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).
o Relevant building-related qualification or equivalent professional experience.
o Evidence of ongoing CPD.
o Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
Additional Information
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.
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