Building Safety Manager
We are seeking a Building Safety Manager to lead on compliance and resident safety across a portfolio of homes within a major housing organisation.
Position: Building Safety Manager
Salary: £57,094 to £68,500 per annum depending on experience plus £1,300 car allowance
Location: London, Stratford with hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd May 2026 at midnight
Interview Dates: 12th and 13th May 2026 via MS Teams
About the role
This is a high profile position within a growing building safety function, focused on protecting residents and ensuring homes are safe, compliant and well managed. You will take ownership of a portfolio of buildings and play a key role in delivering the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
You will also manage and develop a team, working closely with senior leaders and internal teams to drive strong safety standards across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the safety and compliance of a defined portfolio of residential buildings
- Leading on building safety case reports and supporting applications for Building Assessment Certificates
- Overseeing fire safety systems, M&E systems and wider building safety measures
- Reviewing risk assessments and ensuring effective mitigation of safety risks
- Procuring and managing specialist safety services in line with internal policies
- Maintaining accurate and up to date building safety data and records
- Building strong working relationships with residents, internal teams and external stakeholders
- Line managing and developing Assistant Building Safety Managers
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring strong technical knowledge alongside excellent communication and leadership skills.
You will have:
- Experience in operational building safety within residential or similar environments
- Knowledge of fire safety systems, M&E systems and specialist safety installations
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong IT skills and experience using multiple management systems
- A Level 4 qualification in Building Safety or be working towards this
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
About the organisation
This organisation is one of the UK’s leading housing providers, managing homes for hundreds of thousands of residents across London, the South East and North West.
They are committed to providing high quality housing and creating communities where people can thrive. Diversity, inclusion and fairness are central to their approach, alongside a strong focus on sustainability and long term impact.
Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including a generous pension, enhanced annual leave, wellbeing support and opportunities for professional development.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Building Safety Lead, Compliance Manager, Fire Safety Manager, Property Safety Manager, Asset Compliance Manager, Building Services Manager
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
