Building Safety Manager

CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
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Building Safety Manager

Location: London
Salary: £60,000 – £68,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Housing Association based in London for a Building Safety Manager to take a leading role in ensuring resident safety and full compliance with current and emerging building safety legislation.

This is a key appointment within the organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and lead building safety strategy across a varied residential portfolio, including higher-risk buildings, and to act as a central point of accountability under the Building Safety Act.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Building Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, embedding, and maintaining robust building safety management systems. You will ensure that statutory obligations are met, risks are effectively managed, and residents are engaged and informed.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the organisation’s lead professional for building safety and compliance

Implementing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports

Managing and maintaining the Golden Thread of information

Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations

Leading on fire and structural safety risk management across the housing stock

Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, and other external bodies

Providing expert advice to senior leaders, boards, and operational teams

Supporting resident engagement and transparent communication on building safety matters

About You

The successful candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and the ability to operate confidently in a highly scrutinised environment.

You will likely have:

Significant experience in building safety, fire safety, or compliance within social housing or a regulated property environment

Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related legislation

Experience managing higher-risk buildings and safety case documentation

The ability to influence and challenge at senior level

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. fire safety, building safety, construction, surveying or risk management) are highly desirable.

What’s on Offer

Salary of £60,000 – £68,000 per annum

Hybrid working arrangements

A role with genuine influence on resident safety and organisational strategy

The opportunity to work with a values-driven Housing Association committed to best practice

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch (url removed)

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