Building Safety Manager - Birmingham - Housing Client
£65,038 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent
Overview of the role
We are currently recruiting for a Building Safety Manager on behalf of a leading Housing Association based in Birmingham. This role sits within the Building Safety Directorate and reports directly to the Head of Fire Safety.
You will take ownership of a programme of fire safety and building safety investment works across a diverse housing portfolio, with a focus on high‑rise and higher-risk buildings. Working alongside two existing Building Safety Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with post‑Grenfell legislation and the requirements outlined within PAS 8673‑2.
This is a technically demanding role requiring a strong understanding of fire and building safety, alongside proven experience delivering complex, safety‑critical projects within a social housing or similar environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a programme of fire safety and building safety projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements and regulatory expectations
- Deliver multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, quality and time requirements
- Implement robust project controls including risk management, financial tracking, reporting and audit readiness
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order and CDM Regulations
- Coordinate internal teams, contractors and consultants to ensure safe and compliant delivery
- Manage contractor performance, procurement processes and project budgets
- Support the maintenance of Golden Thread information and ensure accurate project records
- Engage with residents and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout project delivery
- Work closely with Fire Safety, Asset Management and Housing teams to align safety and investment programmes
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in building safety, fire safety, or landlord compliance within social housing or a similar sector
- Experience delivering FRA programmes and remediation works across higher-risk buildings
- Strong knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and relevant PAS/BS standards
- Experience in project and programme management, including financial and contract management
- Professional membership or chartered status (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM) or working towards
- Degree or Level 6+ qualification in Building/Construction, Fire Engineering, Building Safety or Asset/Facilities Management
- Fire Safety or Building Safety qualification (Level 5-7 desirable)
- Experience working with external stakeholders such as Fire Services and regulators
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Full UK driving licence
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