Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager

Location: Barking, London Salary: £28.60 per hour PAYE or £37.43 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

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• Lead compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, including:
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• Registration of Higher-Risk Buildings
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• Preparation and maintenance of Safety Case Reports
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• Ongoing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR)
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• Manage a portfolio of 8-10 Higher-Risk Residential Buildings, ensuring consistent and compliant safety practices
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• Act as the lead technical specialist for building safety risk management, covering:
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• Fire safety
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• Structural integrity
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• Associated hazards
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Risk Management & Safety Strategy

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• Identify, assess and manage building safety risks, ensuring proportionate control measures are in place
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• Develop and implement Building Safety Management Strategies, policies and processes
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• Maintain the Golden Thread of Information, ensuring accurate and up-to-date digital building records
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• Oversee and review:
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• Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
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• Structural risk assessments
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• Emergency and incident response plans
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Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with key legislation, including:

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• Building Safety Act 2022
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• Fire Safety Act 2021
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• Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
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• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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• Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS)
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• CDM Regulations 2015
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Stakeholder & Resident Engagement

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• Provide expert advice to senior leadership, members and external partners
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• Support and deliver Resident Engagement Strategies
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• Ensure residents:
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• Understand key building safety risks
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• Are aware of reporting routes
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• Manage building safety-related complaints and sensitive issues
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Contractor & Performance Management

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• Manage and oversee external consultants, contractors and duty holders
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• Ensure competence, compliance and performance standards are met
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• Monitor risks, performance and improvement actions, reporting through governance frameworks
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About You

Essential Experience

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• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation
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• Experience managing fire and structural safety risks in residential buildings
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• Knowledge of:
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• Safety Case Reports
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• Golden Thread requirements
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• Experience working with regulators or in a regulated environment
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• Ability to assess complex risk and apply proportionate control measures
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Qualifications

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• Degree (or equivalent) in building safety, construction, engineering, surveying or related field
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• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IOSH, IFE) or working towards
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• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD)
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