Building Safety Manager

We are seeking a Building Safety Manager to join our team in Calderdale, responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of our buildings, communal spaces, and residents' homes. The successful candidate will lead the registration of all buildings with the Building Safety Regulator and develop a comprehensive Resident Engagement Strategy. The role involves working closely with regulatory bodies, colleagues, and contractors to ensure compliance with building safety regulations.

Requirements

• Strong, extensive and proven experience within a similar Building Safety or Fire Safety role
• Training and accreditations in a building engineering, construction or property compliance discipline
• Strong knowledge of housing management data systems, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), with excellent analytical and report writing abilities
• Experience in change management and service improvement
• Strong knowledge and application of governance and risk management principles in relation to building and resident safety
• PAS 8673 competency requirements across operating environment, leadership and teamwork, building systems and safety, operational practice and risk management
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015, Approved Document B, the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Code of Practice
• A Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (completed or to be completed within three months) or an equivalent Level 6 building or construction qualification. NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent)
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Benefits

• Starting salary of £60,240 per annum
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Hybrid working - two days in the office, with the remaining days spent on-site or working remotely from home