Building Safety Manager

Job Description

Building Safety Manager to sit within the Housing Management Directorate

Your new company
You will be joiningthe Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) within their HousingManagement directorate, supporting the Fire, Health and Safety function.

RBKC is one ofLondon’s most high-profile local authorities, committed to delivering safe,compliant and resident-focused services across its housing portfolio. Withbuilding safety at the forefront of its priorities, particularly in higher-riskresidential buildings, the council offers a forward-thinking, collaborativeenvironment where your expertise will directly impact resident safety andwellbeing.

Your new role
As a Building SafetyManager, you will take responsibility for the coordination and management ofstructural and fire safety across a portfolio of higher-risk residentialbuildings.
Your keyresponsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the safety and compliance of RBKC’s higher-risk and high-rise residential buildings
• Managing the implementation of fire and structural safety controls on a day-to-day basis
• Supporting and maintaining Building Safety Case Reports and ensuring ongoing compliance
• Driving resident engagement and ensuring residents feel safe and informed in their homes
• Working closely with internal teams and project managers to ensure safe delivery of building works
• Overseeing actions arising from fire risk assessments, audits and inspections
• Ensuring fire and rescue service facilities are maintained and accessible
• Carrying out internal audits, inspections and quality assurance across the portfolio

You will play acritical role in supporting compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 andFire Safety Regulations across a complex housing portfolio that includeshigh-rise and specialist accommodation.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in thisrole, you will bring:

• A recognised building safety-related qualification (or working towards one)
• Professional membership or registration (e.g. CIOB, IOSH, IFE)
• Strong experience managing fire and building safety within residential or complex multi-site environments
• A solid understanding of building construction, safety legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience working with contractors, project teams and regulators
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, particularly with residents
• Strong report writing, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to strict deadlines

You will alsodemonstrate RBKC’s core values, with a strong resident-focused approach and theability to build trust, influence and collaborate effectively.
What you'll get in return
In return, you willbenefit from:
• The opportunity to work for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
• A high-impact role at the forefront of building safety in the public sector
• Exposure to a complex and varied housing portfolio, including higher-risk buildings
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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