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We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association based in London for a Building Safety Manager to take a leading role in ensuring resident safety and full compliance with current and emerging building safety legislation. This is a key appointment within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and lead building safety strategy across a varied residential portfolio, including higher-risk buildings, and to act as a central point of accountability under the Building Safety Act. Reporting into senior leadership, the Building Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, embedding, and maintaining robust building safety management systems. You will ensure that statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and residents are engaged and informed.
Job Responsibility:
Acting as the organisation’s lead professional for building safety and compliance
Implementing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports
Managing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information
Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations
Leading on fire and structural safety risk management across the housing stock
Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, and other external bodies
Providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and operational teams
Supporting resident engagement and transparent communication on building safety matters
Requirements:
Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a regulated property environment
Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related legislation
Experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case documentation
The ability to influence and challenge at senior level
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. fire safety, building safety, construction, surveying or risk management) are highly desirable
What we offer:
Hybrid working arrangements
A role with genuine influence on resident safety and organisational strategy
The opportunity to work with a values-driven Housing Association committed to best practice