Building Safety Compliance Manager - Social Housing
Interim and Permanent requirements
£500 - £600 Day Rate
£62000 - £67000 + excellent benefits | Hybrid working (2 days in office)
Are you an experienced Building Safety or Compliance professional looking to step into a high-impact role within a large, forward-thinking housing provider? We’re seeking a Building Safety Compliance Manager to help strengthen the safety, quality and compliance of a diverse portfolio of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) across design, construction and occupation.
This is a key role for someone with a deep understanding of the Building Safety Act, a commitment to the Golden Thread, and the ability to drive best practice across multiple stakeholders. If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of building safety in social housing—this is an opportunity not to miss.
The Role
You’ll work as part of a specialist Building Safety team responsible for ensuring our HRBs meet the highest standards of compliance throughout their lifecycle. Day-to-day, you will:
Lead the handover and registration process for new-build HRBs, ensuring all required information is collated for the Building Safety Regulator.
Review design and construction stage documentation to confirm compliance and identify any gaps or risks.
Support the development of Safety Case Reports, Building Assessment Certificate submissions, and Gateway 2 & 3 documentation.
Maintain and enhance the Golden Thread of Information, ensuring accurate, accessible, real-time data across all HRBs.
Work with consultants, project teams, and operational colleagues to embed robust building safety processes and transparent governance.
Champion quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and consistent building safety standards across the organisation.
Provide technical advice and clear communication to internal teams, external partners, and residents where required.
What We’re Looking For
Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, HRB requirements, and associated regulatory guidance.
Proven experience managing building safety or compliance within housing, construction, fire safety, or a related technical field.
A solid understanding of design, construction, and occupation-stage safety requirements for residential buildings.
Analytical and highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage large volumes of technical information.
Clear, confident communicator able to translate complex legislation into practical, operational steps.
Skilled in information / document management tools (e.g., SharePoint or similar platforms).
Experience working on Big 6 housing portfolios or across multiple HRB schemes at design and construction stage is highly desirable.
Benefits
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Volunteering days
Flexible benefits package including family-friendly options and retail discounts
Salary life assurance
Up to 12% pension contribution
Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office
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