The Role
The Manager for Building Safety Act, Health & Safety, and Technical Due Diligence will be responsible for ensuring that all assets within the student accommodation portfolio comply with the Building Safety Act (BSA), Health & Safety legislation, and associated technical standards. The postholder will manage safety case submissions, monitor compliance performance, lead building audits, and support acquisition and divestment due diligence from a technical and safety compliance perspective. This role is pivotal in embedding a culture of safety, assurance, and accountability across the portfolio, ensuring our higher-risk buildings (HRBs) meet the obligations of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), and that all assets are safe for occupation.
Job Responsibilities
Building Safety Act Compliance
- Lead and coordinate the completion and submission of Building Safety Case Reports and Safety Case Files for all Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
- Manage the registration developing and ongoing engagement with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), including MOR incident reporting and RFIs.
- Develop and maintain the Golden Thread of information, ensuring all building safety information is accurate, current, and accessible.
- Oversee remedial action plans from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), FRAEW/PAS 9980 assessments, and intrusive surveys.
- Coordinate external fire engineers, principal designers, and contractors to deliver compliant outcomes.
Health & Safety Management
- Ensure all sites comply with relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, CDM Regulations 2015, and the Building Safety Act 2022.
- Support and coach site and operations teams in implementing safe systems of work.
- Conduct health and safety audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across the PBSA portfolio.
- Develop and maintain risk assessments, method statements, and emergency response plans.
- Liaise with enforcement authorities (HSE, Fire Authorities, Local Authorities) to ensure timely resolution of any findings or improvement notices.
Technical Due Diligence
- Lead technical and compliance due diligence for new acquisitions, developments, and divestments.
- Assess building fabric, M&E, and life safety systems to identify risks, capital liabilities, and compliance gaps.
- Provide expert advice during asset onboarding and disposal processes, ensuring technical information and warranties are validated and archived.
- Support lifecycle planning and capital project prioritisation based on technical condition and statutory obligations.
Stakeholder & Contractor Management
- Engage and manage specialist consultants (fire engineers, structural engineers, building surveyors, etc.).
- Work collaboratively with Facilities Management, Operations, Investment and Asset Management teams to ensure joined-up compliance delivery.
- Build strong relationships with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire Authorities.
Job Requirements
- Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and CDM Regulations 2015.
- Experience in PBSA, Build-to-Rent (BTR), or residential high-rise sectors.
- Proven track record of delivering Safety Case Reports, FRAEW/PAS 9980 reviews, and building safety audits.
- Excellent technical understanding of building fabric, M&E, and fire safety systems.
- Strong risk management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to translate technical requirements into operational delivery.
- Competent in managing external consultants, engineers, and contractors.
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