Building Safety Manager

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 hazardsRisk 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 plansRegulatory 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 2015Stakeholder & 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 issuesContractor & 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 frameworksAbout 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 measuresQualifications

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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