Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager – Birmingham – Housing Client 
£65,038 per annum
37 hours per week
Permanent

Overview of the role
We are currently recruiting for a Building Safety Manager on behalf of a leading Housing Association based in Birmingham. This role sits within the Building Safety Directorate and reports directly to the Head of Fire Safety.

You will take ownership of a programme of fire safety and building safety investment works across a diverse housing portfolio, with a focus on high-rise and higher-risk buildings. Working alongside two existing Building Safety Managers, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance with post-Grenfell legislation and the requirements outlined within PAS 8673-2.

This is a technically demanding role requiring a strong understanding of fire and building safety, alongside proven experience delivering complex, safety-critical projects within a social housing or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a programme of fire safety and building safety projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements and regulatory expectations
• Deliver multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, quality and time requirements
• Implement robust project controls including risk management, financial tracking, reporting and audit readiness
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order and CDM Regulations
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors and consultants to ensure safe and compliant delivery
• Manage contractor performance, procurement processes and project budgets
• Support the maintenance of Golden Thread information and ensure accurate project records
• Engage with residents and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout project delivery
• Work closely with Fire Safety, Asset Management and Housing teams to align safety and investment programmes

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in building safety, fire safety, or landlord compliance within social housing or a similar sector
• Experience delivering FRA programmes and remediation works across higher-risk buildings
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and relevant PAS/BS standards
• Experience in project and programme management, including financial and contract management
• Professional membership or chartered status (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM) or working towards
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Building/Construction, Fire Engineering, Building Safety or Asset/Facilities Management
• Fire Safety or Building Safety qualification (Level 5–7 desirable)
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as Fire Services and regulators
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on

01772 208967
or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk