BUILDING SAFETY ACT MANAGER

⭐RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO

LONDON

We are seeking an experienced and driven Building Safety Act Manager to lead building safety compliance across a high-quality residential portfolio in London, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act and associated legislation, while embedding a strong culture of resident safety, transparency, and regulatory excellence.

You will act as a key subject matter expert, working closely with asset management, property management, compliance, and external consultants to deliver robust safety case management, resident engagement strategies, and digital building information requirements.

You will also guide, support and audit Property Management Teams and Residential Managing Agents across the portfolio in all matters relating to health, safety and fire compliance. The objective is to manage and eliminate risks to staff, tenants, service providers, visitors and members of the public.

In addition, you will manage and “troubleshoot” the use of the company’s electronic management systems, ensuring they are used effectively and consistently by management teams and stakeholders. This will help maintain compliance standards, reduce risk exposure and protect the organisation’s reputation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...

• Lead and manage Building Safety Act compliance across the residential portfolio, particularly HRBs
• Oversee Building Safety Regulator (BSR) HRB registration and ongoing compliance submissions
• Develop and maintain Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports
• Manage Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) processes and ensure timely reporting
• Coordinate Fire Risk Assessments (FRAEWs) and structural surveys, ensuring actions are implemented
• Develop and implement Resident Engagement Strategies, ensuring clear communication and consultation
• Ensure compliance with Gateway requirements and digital building information standards
• Guide, support and audit Property Management Teams and Residential Managing Agents in health, safety and fire compliance
• Identify, manage and mitigate risks to staff, tenants, contractors and the public
• Troubleshoot and oversee the use of electronic compliance and safety management systems
• Provide training, guidance and updates to internal stakeholders on regulatory changes
• Support audits, inspections and regulatory reviews

ESSENTIALS ABOUT YOU...

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health and Safety (NEBOSH Diploma highly desirable)
• Proven experience in residential HRB management, Building Safety Act implementation, and associated legislation
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Health & Safety legislation
• Building Safety Act requirements for HRBs
• BSR registration, MOR, Safety Case management
• Resident Engagement Strategy delivery
• FRAEW and structural survey management
• Gateway processes and digital building information requirements
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Forms, and CoPilot

DESIRABLE SKILLS...

• Knowledge of Building Regulations within a RESIDENTIAL PORTFOLIO
• Experience with Asbestos Management
• Membership of professional bodies such as IOSH, CIOB, RICS, IFSM, or IFE
• Experience in structural surveying
• Exposure to Fire Engineering principles

WHATS ON OFFER...

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking, safety-led residential organisation
• Professional development and support toward further qualifications
• A key leadership role influencing resident safety and compliance at portfolio level

£65,000k + Enhanced Pension 9.5%, Discretionary Bonus upto 10% and more...

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If you are a knowledgeable and proactive building safety professional looking to make a meaningful impact across a London residential portfolio, we would love to hear from you.

Sally.ridgway@foundationrecruitment.com