We're looking for a Building Safety Manager to cover Midlands for a Birmingham based Housing association. We're working with a reputable housing association to recruit an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a key role in delivering fire safety and compliance across a diverse housing portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation committed to keeping residents safe and delivering high-quality homes.
Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: £65,038
Location: Birmingham
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and co‑coordinate a programme of fire‑safety and building‑safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs.
- Plan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Implement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate internal technical teams, contractors and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery.
Reporting into the Head of Fire Safety, you'll take ownership of a programme of fire and building safety projects, with a focus on high‑rise and higher‑risk buildings.
What we’re looking for
- Leading delivery of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and remediation works.
- Managing multiple safety‑critical projects from planning through to completion.
- Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order & CDM Regulations.
- Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
- Driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Strong experience in building safety / landlord compliance / social housing.
- Proven track record delivering FRA programmes and remediation projects.
- Knowledge of fire safety legislation, active & passive systems.
- Experience managing contractors, budgets, and procurement processes.
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage residents and stakeholders.
Qualifications (one or more of the following)
- Chartered status or professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM).
- A degree or Level 6+ qualification in Building / Construction, Fire Engineering, Building Safety, Facilities / Asset Management, Formal Building Safety or Fire or Safety qualifications (Level 5‑7).
- Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.
- CIH (or willingness to work towards).
- Full UK driving licence.
Competitive salary and strong benefits package.
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