Building Safety Manager

Job Title: Building Safety Manager

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of residents living in high-risk residential buildings? Join us as a Building Safety Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as implementing best practices in building safety management. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating safe and secure environments for our communities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards, including the Building Safety Bill 2021, Fire Safety Act 2021, and the Social Housing White Paper 2020.
• Manage day-to-day fire and structural safety of high-risk residential buildings (HRRB), including tenant safety, compliance risks, emergency response, and business continuity.
• Develop and maintain the Building Safety Case to secure and maintain 'Building Occupation Certificates.'
• Lead engagement with tenants, residents, Building Safety Regulator, and Fire and Emergency Services on building safety matters.
• Develop policies, procedures, and systems to manage building data effectively.
• Supervise programs of investment and remediation, ensuring clear communication with tenants and residents to avoid delays and disruptions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish robust compliance reporting and risk assessments.
• Advise the Building Safety Assurance Board and Accountable Person on standards compliance and breaches.
• Develop and deliver the Council's Fire Safety Management Plan and related fire strategies.
• Manage responses to risks in HRRB buildings effectively and collaboratively.
• Develop Resident Engagement Plans tailored to the needs of tenants and residents.
• Ensure timely reporting to the Building Safety Regulator and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Keep professional knowledge up to date through ongoing training and development.
• Lead, motivate, and engage direct and indirect teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Build positive relationships with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to learn from best practices.

Requirements:

• At least five years of relevant management experience in Fire & Building/Structural Safety related to Social Housing.
• Detailed knowledge of the built environment and relevant statutory regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing dynamic risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders and vulnerable customers.
• Experience in supporting customers with a range of vulnerabilities.
• Diploma level qualification in asset, building, or compliance management.
• Degree-level qualification in Construction and Built Environment.
• Professional qualifications such as MCIOB, MRICS preferred.
• Proven track record of managing building safety and delivering effective fire & structural safety services.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to change.
• Possession of a full and valid driving license, with willingness to travel as necessary.

Behaviors:

• Positive attitude
• Honesty
• Respectful demeanor
• Flexibility
• Effective communication skills
• Supportive approach