Job Description

We are working closely with local authority in Lambeth to assist with the appointment of a Building Safety Manager ,on a 6.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £32.80- £44.65 per hour

The Building Safety Manager provides professional leadership, operational oversight, and assurance in the management of building safety across higher-risk residential buildings (HRBs) within Lambeth Council's housing portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring statutory compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and associated building safety legislation, guidance, and frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational management of building safety arrangements for designated higher-risk residential buildings (HRBs) within Lambeth Council's housing portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and other relevant fire and building safety legislation, statutory guidance, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, housing colleagues, and compliance professionals to deliver effective building safety improvements and maintain statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with Housing, Asset Management, and Repairs teams to ensure remedial actions, safety-related works, and compliance activities are prioritised and completed.

Qualifications:

• CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or actively working towards completion).

Essentials

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification or demonstrable professional training in fire/building safety compliance.
• Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) in fire safety, building safety, compliance, or housing safety management.
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in building safety, fire safety, housing compliance, or a related field within a social housing or local authority environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with proven ability to apply these within a social housing context.
• Proven experience developing, managing, and reviewing Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports for higher-risk residential buildings (HRBs).
• Strong understanding of building safety case principles, building control processes, resident engagement requirements, and the role of the Building Safety Regulator.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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