Building Safety Manager

Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager.

*2 days in the office a week

Job Purpose
To provide professional leadership and assurance in the management of building safety.

The post holder will ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, including the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, along with associated statutory guidance. They will develop, maintain and monitor Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, coordinate resident engagement on safety matters and act as a key point of contact between internal departments, residents and external regulators.

The Building Safety Manager will work collaboratively across the organisation to embed a proactive culture of safety, transparency and continuous improvement, ensuring that all buildings under their oversight remain safe for occupation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of building safety for designated HRBs within the council’s housing stock.
• Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, ensuring that statutory duties are fully discharged.
• Build, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, ensuring accurate documentation, up-to-date records and evidence of effective control measures.
• Undertake and coordinate regular building inspections, reviews, assessments and audits relating to structural and fire & building safety.
• Work with the Fire & Building Safety Manager, Head of Fire & Building Safety and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate building safety risks.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.