Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager

To lead the management of building safety risks within multi\-occupied residential buildings in Wales, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 and associated regulations. The postholder will support the Accountable Person in identifying, assessing, controlling, and monitoring fire and structural safety risks while promoting resident engagement and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Building Safety Compliance

· Ensure compliance with the Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026 and supporting regulations.

· Support registration and ongoing compliance of regulated buildings.

· Develop, implement, and maintain building safety management systems.

· Monitor compliance against statutory duties and organisational policies.

· Maintain accurate building safety records and digital information systems.

· Support preparation for inspections by Building Safety Authorities and Fire Safety Authorities

Fire Safety Management

· Oversee fire risk assessments undertaken by competent persons.

· Ensure fire safety actions are prioritised, monitored, and completed.

· Review compartmentation surveys, evacuation strategies, and fire protection systems.

· Monitor contractor compliance during fire safety works.

· Ensure emergency procedures remain effective and current.

Structural Safety Management

· Coordinate structural risk assessments for Category 1 and Category 2 buildings.

· Manage inspection programmes for structural elements.

· Review engineering reports and implement recommendations.

· Monitor remediation and safety improvement programmes.

· Maintain records demonstrating ongoing structural safety management.

Resident Engagement and Resident Voice

· Develop and implement Resident Engagement Strategies.

· Provide residents with clear and accessible safety information.

· Manage resident concerns, complaints, and safety reports.

· Facilitate resident consultation regarding building safety decisions.

· Promote resident responsibilities under the Welsh building safety regime

Risk Management

· Maintain building safety risk registers.

· Identify emerging fire and structural risks.

· Undertake regular audits and compliance reviews.

· Monitor key performance indicators relating to building safety.

· Escalate significant risks to senior management and governing boards.

Contractor and Consultant Management

· Procure and manage specialist consultants.

· Monitor contractor competence and compliance.

· Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

· Ensure safe delivery of remedial and planned maintenance works.

· Verify competence requirements for building safety activities.

· Arrange inspections with the Fire Service for Audits and Familiarisation Visits

· Regular meetings with the Welsh Government discussing works being completed and making applications for funding, actioning where appropriate.

Governance and Reporting

· Prepare reports for executive teams, boards, and regulators.

· Support Building Safety Cases and compliance submissions.

· Provide professional advice on legislative and regulatory changes.

· Contribute to organisational risk management frameworks.

Essential Knowledge

The successful candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

· Building Safety (Wales) Act 2026\.

· Building Safety Act 2022 (where applicable in Wales).

· Fire Safety Act 2021\.

· Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005\.

· Housing Act 2004\.

· Welsh Housing Quality Standards.

· Building Regulations and Approved Documents.

· Fire risk management.

· Structural safety management.

· Resident engagement requirements.

· Contractor competence and duty\-holder responsibilities.

Essential Experience

· Managing health and safety compliance within residential buildings.

· Fire safety management in occupied buildings.

· Contract administration and contractor management.

· Resident consultation and stakeholder engagement.

· Risk assessment and compliance auditing.

· Working with housing associations, local authorities, or residential property managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Residential Property Management Sector.

· Diploma in Building Safety Management CIOB

· Full UK Driving Licence

· Commitment to maintaining professional competence through ongoing CPD

Desirable

· TPI qualifications

· NEBOSH General Certificate or Fire Safety Certificate

Pay: From £40,000\.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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