Building Safety Manager

Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Hybrid working 4 days office
Salary: up to £60,000

Role Overview:
We have a wonderful opportunity to join a leading housing association in the heart of East London. We are seeking an experienced Building Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee and enhance our Building Safety and Compliance services. This role is crucial in ensuring the residential projects across the are fully compliant with all Building and Fire Safety regulations. The ideal candidate will ensure all inspections are completed promptly and that all relevant contracts are in place and monitored to maintain the highest safety standards for our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead authority on building safety, ensuring compliance with current regulations and legislation.
• Ensure all buildings, including residential, commercial properties, and offices, meet health and safety requirements.
• Lead the implementation and management of the new Building Safety regime.
• Develop and manage fire safety strategies for all buildings.
• Initiate, monitor, and audit regulatory inspection programs.
• Conduct regular compliance inspections.
• Produce monthly and u quarterly performance reports, ensuring alignment with service targets and budgets.
• Advise the Executive and Board on sector developments and relevant regulations.
• Oversee the procurement, project management, supervision, and coordination of contractors and service contracts related to Building Safety and Compliance.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of work by staff or contractors.
• Prepare and manage tender documents for maintenance management contracts.
• Develop and maintain asset management systems and records.
• Work with the new homes team to plan new developments and project handovers.
• Adopt efficient procurement practices to maximize value for money.
• Plan and develop annual budgets for maintenance and service expenditures.
• Lead health and safety initiatives within the organization.
• Manage follow-up or remediation work post-compliance inspections.
• Maintain comprehensive records to ensure a 'Golden Thread' of safety data.
• Collaborate closely with the Asset & Facilities Manager to meet all service standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Building/Fire Safety and compliance within a residential management setting.
• A qualification in Construction, Project Management, or Building Safety.
• In-depth knowledge of current Building Safety requirements and future developments.
• Excellent organizational skills in a dynamic property management environment.
• Strong understanding of Customer Service metrics with a track record of high-quality service delivery.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in public procurement and skilled in negotiation.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and networking skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Competent presenter with the ability to manage inclusive meetings.
• Team player with leadership and motivational abilities.
• Strong writing skills for handling complex documents.
• IT proficient, capable of using property management and maintenance software, as well as Excel and Word.
• Practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.

If this sounds like something you are interested in then I would love to hear from you.