Safety Case Manager (London)

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More about your role

You lead the development and ongoing management of safety cases, making sure all building safety risks are clearly understood and properly controlled. You build and maintain the Building Safety Management System, prepare and submit building assessment certificates, and oversee risk analysis work such as HazId and Bowtie assessments. You keep the golden thread of building information accurate and up to date, ensure the organisation is ready for current and future legislation, and support remedial works by turning technical findings into practical actions. You work closely with internal teams, external specialists, regulators and residents to communicate safety outcomes, required actions and compliance status.

Essential Criteria

• Strong technical understanding of building safety supported by a relevant Level 6 qualification or above, or active progress toward one in building safety, surveying, fire safety, engineering or a similar field
• Practical experience creating building safety cases and managing detailed building information
• Confident ability to interpret fire and structural assessment reports
• Experience working in social housing or residential property environments
• Previous team management experience

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body is highly beneficial
• L6 Diploma in Building Safety Management

More About you

You bring strong technical knowledge in building safety, with qualifications in building safety, surveying, fire safety, engineering or a related field, and ideally membership of a relevant professional body. You have hands‑on experience developing safety cases, managing complex building information and interpreting fire and structural reports. You have worked within social housing or residential property settings and understand the Building Safety Act and related guidance. You analyse complex data confidently, solve problems effectively and make informed decisions under regulatory pressure. It is also helpful if you can deliver a customer focused service, drive continuous improvement and handle complex problem solving.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.

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W e understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities