We're looking for an experienced and professional Senior Building Safety Manager.
This is a senior role combining strategic oversight with operational delivery. You'll play a critical part in ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related regulations, while embedding a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the development and embedding of building safety policies, procedures, and standards.
* Champion a proactive building safety culture aligned with SNG's Building Safety and Compliance Strategy.
* Provide expert advice to senior leaders on emerging risks, regulatory change, and organisational readiness.
* Safety case, risk & regulatory compliance
* Oversee the production, maintenance, and quality assurance of Safety Case Reports for all higher-risk buildings.
* Ensure building safety risks are identified, mitigated, monitored, and reported effectively.
* Act as the key operational interface with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire Service, and other regulatory bodies.
* Act as Data Steward for building safety information, ensuring strong governance, accuracy, and accessibility.
* Investigate and escalate data issues or breaches in line with policy.
* Lead and support Building Safety Managers and Officers to deliver consistent, high-quality safety management.
* Ensure inspections, risk reviews, remedial actions, and compliance activities are completed to required standards and timescales.
* Work closely with Asset Management, Compliance, Fire Safety, and operational teams to deliver safe and effective outcomes.
* Ensure resident engagement is embedded within building safety activities.
* Support the delivery of resident engagement events, promoting transparency and trust.
* Collaborate with internal and external partners to promote shared responsibility for building safety.
* Lead, motivate, and develop the building safety team, fostering accountability and high performance.
What we're looking for
* Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management and Fire Safety in Construction.
* Significant experience managing building safety across complex, high-risk residential buildings.
* Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, building regulations, and safety management principles.
* Proven leadership experience in a regulated, safety-critical environment.
* Experience producing and quality‑assuring Safety Case Reports or equivalent documentation.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including at senior level.
* Strong understanding of building construction, fire protection systems, risk management, and data governance.
* Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE).
* NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
* Experience with digital asset information systems and golden thread platforms.
* Experience leading organisational change or large‑scale improvement programmes.
Sovereign Network Group is a charitable Registered Society committed to keeping residents safe and well. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, shaping building safety practice across a large and complex portfolio while working in a values‑led organisation that puts customers, safety, and integrity first.
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