Adecco’s specialist Property Services Division are proud to have been commissioned to once again partner exclusively with Vico Homes (formerly Wakefield District Housing)to assist them in recruiting a Project Director - Building Safety to work from their offices within Wakefield on an initial two-year fixed term contract.
Role Purpose
*Lead in ensuring our high-rise projects and existing homes meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
*Shape a future-focused agenda that protects people, meets regulatory obligations and delivers exceptional outcomes.
Duties
*Manage the compliance team and oversee all aspects of building safety across our portfolio.
*Prepare and submit safety cases to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and maintain the golden thread of information.
*Direct delivery of high-rise projects ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and related regulations.
*Own Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
*Submit returns to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and other bodies, including overdue actions.
*Act as primary liaison with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and other regulatory authorities.
*Maintain robust compliance frameworks and audit readiness.
*Promote innovation in property design, sustainability and urban development.
*Lead commercial negotiations and investment attraction strategies to support growth.
*Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic positioning and investment decisions.
*Ensure all developments meet regulatory, planning and health & safety standards.
*Embed robust governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies across all property programmes.
*Maintain compliance with emerging legislation and best practices.
Candidate Requirement - Qualifications
*A qualification at Level 6 of the qualifications and Credit Framework, such as a degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Building Surveying, Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field
*Membership with RICS, CIOB, IEMA, or similar professional body
*NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely Qualification or equivalent.
Candidate Requirement - Experience
*Experience of managing compliance teams and high-rise projects
*Facilities & Commercial Portfolio Management experience with oversight of facilities operations and commercial property compliance
*Experience in risk mapping, regulatory reporting, and audit readiness and preparing safety cases and liaising with regulators
*Contractor & Supplier Oversight managing performance of external service providers and ensuring value for money
*Experience developing and delivering carbon reduction plans, ESG initiatives and environmental reporting
Salary and Benefits
*Circa - £80,000
*26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years’ service) and statutory bank holidays
*An extra day off on your birthday
*Generous employer pension contribution
*Flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
If you feel this role is for you and have the relevant qualifications; experience and competences and you can make a difference at Vico Homes and you wish to have a discrete conversation please contact.
Allan Madden - Head of Property Solutions
Adecco Property Services