Full job descriptionInterim Building Safety Lead
Based in London, hybrid working & Inside IR35
Length: 3 months


We’re seeking an interim Building Safety Lead to play a critical role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our housing stock, particularly High-Risk Buildings, in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation.


This is a high-impact role with responsibility for building safety strategy, compliance delivery, and cultural change across the organisation.


Key Responsibilities of the Building Safety Lead:
*Own, deliver and regularly review building safety policies, procedures, management plans and processes
*Lead the Building Safety Case programme, including oversight of registration of in-scope buildings with the Building Safety Regulator
*Quality assure Building Safety Case Reports and associated fire and structural risk assessments
*Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and secondary legislation
*Act as the council’s subject matter expert for all building safety matters
*Own and deliver Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes
*Deliver the building safety competency framework in line with PAS 8672 standards
Skills, Experience and Knowledge required of the Building Safety Lead:
*NEBOSH Fire Safety Management Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 fire safety qualification)
*Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Engineering or a related discipline
*Affiliation to IFSM or IFE (membership not required)
*Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or RIBA


*Venn Group’s "Recommendation Scheme": if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations