Building Safety Manager
CV-LibrarySW1E, City of Westminster, Greater LondoncontractPosted: 21 September 2026
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Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36
Work Pattern: 2/3 days in the office
Role Purpose:
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Council is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across our portfolio of Higher Risk Buildings.
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Reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager, you will lead on building safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a building safety professional with extensive knowledge of current legislation and experience within residential property, housing, construction, or local government environments.
Key Responsibilities
As Building Safety Manager, you will:
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Prepare and submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for Higher Risk Buildings.
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Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.
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Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure.
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Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures.
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Escalate deficiencies and non-compliance issues where controls are inadequate.
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Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings.
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Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact.
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Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
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Partner closely with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain the Golden Thread of Building Information.
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Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvement works.
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Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvement works are required.
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Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation.
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Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders.
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Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required.
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Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture within council's housing stock.
Essential Experience, Extensive knowledge of:
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Building Safety Act 2022
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Fire Safety Act 2021
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Relevant fire safety guidance and compliance frameworks
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Experience managing residential buildings and building operations.
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Experience of construction projects and programmes.
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Knowledge of legislation relating to residential buildings and construction activities.
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Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused services.
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Experience working within local government, housing, construction management, building surveying, project management or contract administration environments.
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Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software.
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Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders
Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Hours Per Week: 36
Work Pattern: 2/3 days in the office
Role Purpose:
*
Council is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across our portfolio of Higher Risk Buildings.
*
Reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager, you will lead on building safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a building safety professional with extensive knowledge of current legislation and experience within residential property, housing, construction, or local government environments.
Key Responsibilities
As Building Safety Manager, you will:
*
Prepare and submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for Higher Risk Buildings.
*
Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems.
*
Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure.
*
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures.
*
Escalate deficiencies and non-compliance issues where controls are inadequate.
*
Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings.
*
Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact.
*
Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations.
*
Partner closely with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain the Golden Thread of Building Information.
*
Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvement works.
*
Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvement works are required.
*
Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation.
*
Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders.
*
Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required.
*
Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture within council's housing stock.
Essential Experience, Extensive knowledge of:
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Building Safety Act 2022
*
Fire Safety Act 2021
*
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
*
Relevant fire safety guidance and compliance frameworks
*
Experience managing residential buildings and building operations.
*
Experience of construction projects and programmes.
*
Knowledge of legislation relating to residential buildings and construction activities.
*
Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused services.
*
Experience working within local government, housing, construction management, building surveying, project management or contract administration environments.
*
Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software.
*
Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders