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Building Safety Manager

Job Posted: 8 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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

RBKC is one of London's most high-profile local authorities, committed to delivering safe, compliant and resident-focused services across its housing portfolio. With building safety at the forefront of its priorities, particularly in higher-risk residential buildings, the council offers a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact resident safety and wellbeing.

Your new role 
As a Building Safety Manager, you will take responsibility for the coordination and management of structural and fire safety across a portfolio of higher-risk residential buildings.
Your key responsibilities 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 a critical role in supporting compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Regulations across a complex housing portfolio that includes high-rise and specialist accommodation.

What you'll need to succeed 
To succeed in this role, 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 also demonstrate RBKC's core values, with a strong resident-focused approach and the ability to build trust, influence and collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return 
In return, you will benefit 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 
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