Job Description
Building Safety Manager
Location: Barking, London Salary: £26 to £28 per hour PAYE or £35 to £37 per hour Umbrella
Duration: 3 months initially with scope for extension thereafter
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead and deliver statutory building safety responsibilities across a portfolio of Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs).
This is a critical role where you will act (or support) as the Accountable Person/Principal Accountable Person, ensuring that building safety risks are effectively identified, managed and controlled in line with the Building Safety Act 2022.
You will play a key role in embedding a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and keeping residents informed and safe.
Key Responsibilities
Building Safety & Compliance
* Lead compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including:
o Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings
o Preparation and maintenance of Safety Case Reports
o Ongoing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
* Manage a portfolio of 8-10 Higher-Risk Residential Buildings, ensuring consistent and compliant safety practices
* Act as the lead technical specialist for building safety risk management, covering:
o Fire safety
o Structural integrity
o Associated hazards
Risk Management & Safety Strategy
* Identify, assess and manage building safety risks, ensuring proportionate control measures are in place
* Develop and implement Building Safety Management Strategies, policies and processes
* Maintain the Golden Thread of Information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date digital building records
* Oversee and review:
o Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
o Structural risk assessments
o Emergency and incident response plans
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure compliance with key legislation, including:
* Building Safety Act 2022
* Fire Safety Act 2021
* Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
* Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
* Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS)
* CDM Regulations 2015
Stakeholder & Resident Engagement
* Provide expert advice to senior leadership, members and external partners
* Support and deliver Resident Engagement Strategies
* Ensure residents:
o Understand key building safety risks
o Are aware of reporting routes
* Manage building safety-related complaints and sensitive issues
Contractor & Performance Management
* Manage and oversee external consultants, contractors and duty holders
* Ensure competence, compliance and performance standards are met
* Monitor risks, performance and improvement actions, reporting through governance frameworks
About You
Essential Experience
* Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation
* Experience managing fire and structural safety risks in residential buildings
* Knowledge of:
o Safety Case Reports
o Golden Thread requirements
* Experience working with regulators or in a regulated environment
* Ability to assess complex risk and apply proportionate control measures
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in building safety, construction, engineering, surveying or related field
* Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IOSH, IFE) or working towards
* Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
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