Building Safety Lead - Warwickshire £27 p/h PAYE - £35 Umbrella / Deemed LTD (Inside IR35) 37 hours per week Ongoing contract We are currently recruiting for a Building Safety Lead on behalf of Warwick District Council to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, fire safety regulations, and wider statutory property obligations. Working across a large and varied residential asset base, this is a strategic and operational leadership role. You’ll act as the key point of contact for the Building Safety Regulator in relation to High-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) and will oversee the development and delivery of the council’s building safety strategy, including the "big 7" compliance areas: gas, electric, asbestos, fire, water hygiene, lifts, and overall structural safety. Responsibilities: Lead the council’s compliance with building safety and fire safety legislation, including development and maintenance of building safety cases. Act as the designated point of contact for the Building Safety Regulator for HRRBs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Oversee delivery and monitoring of statutory compliance for all safety-related disciplines including asbestos, lifts, water hygiene, gas, electrical, and fire. Lead on the development of building safety strategies, performance reporting, and assurance across the housing stock. Own the building safety data, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation through effective safety case management. Drive resident engagement strategies that promote transparency, building confidence, and provide clear routes for escalation. Deliver and maintain high-quality risk assessments, including Fire Risk Assessments, and ensure effective follow-up on findings. Report to senior leadership and members through formal council processes, contributing to service planning and scrutiny. Work closely with other compliance leads, health and safety teams, and external consultants to embed best practice and continuous improvement.Requirements: Degree or chartered membership with RICS, MCIOB, CABE, or similar professional body. NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards) – Diploma preferred. Extensive knowledge and experience of building safety and property-related compliance in a housing or similar setting. Previous experience managing audits, contractors, budgets, and delivering policy improvements. Strong knowledge of statutory building safety and fire safety legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and working across departments to deliver shared compliance goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership and regulators. Strong understanding of data ownership, safety case files, and engagement with high-risk buildings. Access to a vehicle and willingness to travel for site visits as required.Desirable: Background in social housing Accreditation in specialist areas such as asbestos (P405), legionella, fire safety, or lift safety Membership with IFE, TechIOSH, or CMIOSH Experience using asset management systems and compliance reporting toolsContact: To apply or find out more, please contact James at Service Care Solutions - (phone number removed) - (url removed)