Building Safety Team Lead

Building Safety Team Lead

Barking (Hybrid – site / office / home)

Permanent, Full-Time

£75,000 – £80,000

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with Barking & Dagenham Reside to appoint a Building Safety Team Lead — a critical hire at a time of increasing regulatory focus and organisational growth.

This is a senior leadership role sitting at the heart of building safety, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, drive compliance, and embed a proactive safety culture across a high-risk residential portfolio.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Resident & Building Safety, you will lead both the strategic direction and operational delivery of building safety across Reside’s higher-risk buildings.

With responsibility for a growing team, you’ll oversee safety cases, risk management, regulatory compliance, and the “golden thread” of building information — ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and regulator-ready.

You’ll act as the key escalation point for complex safety matters, working closely with senior stakeholders, the Building Safety Regulator, and operational teams to ensure residents remain safe and informed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and embed building safety strategy, policies, and procedures across the organisation
• Oversee the production and quality assurance of Safety Case Reports
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety regulations, and wider statutory requirements
• Act as the operational interface with regulators and external partners
• Drive data governance and continuous improvement of building safety systems
• Provide leadership, direction, and development to a team of Building Safety professionals
• Champion resident engagement and transparency in building safety matters
• Support organisational readiness for emerging regulation and industry change

About You

We’re looking for a building safety professional with strong leadership capability and a strategic mindset. You’ll bring:

• Significant experience managing building safety across high-risk residential buildings
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, and regulatory landscape
• Proven experience leading technical teams in a safety-critical environment
• Experience developing policies, processes, and organisational frameworks
• Strong understanding of fire safety systems, construction, and risk management
• The ability to influence at senior level and drive cultural change
• A relevant Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in Building Safety / Fire / Construction

Why Join Reside?

Reside is a forward-thinking, resident-focused organisation committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes and services. This role offers genuine scope to influence, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private healthcare + cash plan
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Annual leave buy/sell scheme
• Employee wellbeing support (EAP)

If you’re ready to step into a role where you can lead from the front, shape strategy, and make a tangible difference to resident safety, we’d be keen to speak.

Apply now or contact jack.benson@goodmanmasson.com for more information.