Building Safety Manager

Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: Up to £60,000
Location: UK-wide travel required (London 2x per month, South West bi-monthly)

We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to lead compliance and assurance across a portfolio of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). This is a senior technical role responsible for ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act, maintaining safety case governance, and acting as a key contact for regulators and stakeholders.

Role Overview

You will act as the organisation's lead expert for building safety within HRBs, responsible for developing and maintaining Building Safety Case Reports, managing risk, and ensuring buildings are safely operated and compliant throughout their lifecycle.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, confident leadership, and the ability to influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead building safety compliance across all HRBs in line with the Building Safety Act
Develop and maintain Building Safety Case Reports and supporting safety documentation
Act as key point of contact for fire and building safety matters
Liaise with regulators including Fire & Rescue Authorities, HSE, and Local Authorities
Oversee Mandatory Occurrence Reporting and escalation of risks
Support development of fire strategies, design guides, and safety management systems
Maintain and assure the "golden thread" of building information
Support resident engagement and safety communication strategies
Provide reporting and assurance information to senior leadership and boards

Key Requirements

Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant technical discipline
Level 4+ qualification in fire safety or asset compliance (e.g. NEBOSH Fire or equivalent)
Strong technical knowledge of building design, fire safety, compartmentation, and building systems
Experience working within HRB or complex building safety environments
Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and wider H&S legislation
Ability to assess complex risks and deliver practical solutions
Experience with digital compliance/reporting systems
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission