Full job descriptionBuilding 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 hazards
Risk 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 plans
Regulatory 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 2015
Stakeholder & 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 issues
Contractor & 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 frameworks
About 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 measures
Qualifications
*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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