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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:
- Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings
- Preparation and maintenance of Safety Case Reports
- 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:
- Fire safety
- Structural integrity
- 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:
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
- Structural risk assessments
- 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:
- Understand key building safety risks
- 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:
- Safety Case Reports
- 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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