Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager
Central London

Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)

£450 – £500 per day (DoE)
Inside IR35

3-month initial contract

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place ASAP.

Reporting into the Head of Compliance, you will lead on all building safety matters across the council’s privately owned medium- and high-rise residential buildings. This is a strategic and hands-on role, ensuring compliance with building safety legislation, supporting enforcement actions, and driving continuous improvement in fire safety standards.

Your role as Interim Building Safety Manager:

• Building Safety Strategy:Undertake desktop reviews and develop a risk-based inspection programme for medium- and high-rise residential buildings.
• Data Collection & Analysis:Gather and review data on external wall systems (EWS), FRAEW reports, and other fire safety documentation.
• Risk Assessment:Categorise buildings by risk level and refer unsafe cladding cases to the internal enforcement team with priority ratings.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Liaise with building proprietors to obtain details on cladding materials, interim safety measures, and remediation plans.
• Funding Oversight:Review Building Safety Fund and Cladding Safety Scheme data to identify buildings not yet captured.
• Partnership Working:Build effective relationships with the Fire and Rescue Service, MHCLG, and other stakeholders to share and obtain data.
• Enforcement Support:Collaborate with internal enforcement officers on investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions.
• Operational Excellence:Contribute to team processes, data maintenance, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Professional Communication:Respond to enquiries from proprietors, councillors, and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Flexible Duties:Carry out any other tasks aligned with the Building Safety Programme as directed by Senior Management.

Your previous experience as Interim Building Safety Manager:

• Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying or a related field.
• Experience:Minimum 5 years in Building Safety, Fire Safety, or Building Surveying.
• Technical Expertise:Experience conducting HHSRS surveys and reviewing EWS data.
• Legislative Knowledge:Strong understanding of:
  • Building Regulations 2010
  • Housing Act 2004
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Fire Safety Act 2021
  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
• Design Principles:Familiarity with fire safety design for high-rise buildings and external wall systems.
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal skills, able to explain complex issues clearly.
• IT Proficiency:Strong digital skills for data analysis and reporting.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Williams or George Batson on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact).

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.