Head of Building Safety
Location: Flexible, UK (with travel)
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About Anchor
Anchor is a leading provider of housing, care, and homeownership services across the UK. Our Resident & Building Safety team is dedicated to ensuring the safety of our residents through compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and other regulatory frameworks.
The Role
We are seeking a Head of Building Safety to ensure Anchor’s compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements. Reporting to the Director of Resident & Building Safety, you will act as an Accountable Person or Building Safety Manager, manage safety cases, and embed a compliance-first and customer-first culture.
This role involves technical leadership, resident engagement, and collaboration with contractors and regulators to safeguard residents and maintain high-risk buildings (HRBs).
Key Responsibilities
* Act as Anchor’s Building Safety SME, overseeing compliance for high-rise and higher-risk buildings (HRBs).
* Prepare and maintain Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports, ensuring robust Golden Thread information management.
* Procure and manage building safety services, including inspections, cladding remediation, and fire engineering reports.
* Lead resident engagement strategies, ensuring clear communication and transparency in building safety decisions.
* Investigate building safety incidents and liaise with the BSR, Fire and Rescue Service, and HSE.
* Manage building safety budgets and monitor KPIs, compliance rates, and customer satisfaction.
* Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of performance excellence and accountability.
About You
You are a proven leader with expertise in building safety and regulatory compliance. You bring:
* Deep knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, BSR requirements, and Golden Thread principles.
* Proven leadership in managing higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and safety cases, with experience in incident management and regulatory liaison.
* Strong leadership, resident engagement, and risk management skills, with the ability to conduct site inspections.
* A relevant qualification in Building Safety, Construction, or Surveying (e.g., RICS, CIOB) or substantial experience with a commitment to achieve qualifications.
* A Housing Management Qualification (CIH Level 4 or above) or willingness to work towards it, and a full, clean UK driving licence.
Why Join Us?
Join Anchor and lead critical building safety initiatives to protect our residents. We offer:
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to shape building safety in a values-driven organisation.
* Professional development and a collaborative, inclusive working environment.
* A chance to make a significant impact on resident safety and compliance