Description

Aatom Recruitment is looking for Building Safety Manager on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: Building Safety Manager Contract Duration: 3 Months Hours Per Week: 36 Work Pattern: 2/3 days in the office Role Purpose: * Council is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across our portfolio of Higher Risk Buildings. * Reporting to the Principal Building Safety Manager, you will lead on building safety compliance, risk management and resident engagement activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a building safety professional with extensive knowledge of current legislation and experience within residential property, housing, construction, or local government environments. Key Responsibilities As Building Safety Manager, you will: * Prepare and submit Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications for Higher Risk Buildings. * Develop and maintain Safety Case Reports, Resident Engagement Strategies and Mandatory Occurrence Reporting systems. * Produce and maintain building safety risk assessments relating to fire and structural failure. * Identify hazards, assess risks and implement effective control measures. * Escalate deficiencies and non-compliance issues where controls are inadequate. * Create, review and maintain emergency plans for Higher Risk Buildings. * Liaise with the Building Safety Regulator through the designated contact. * Work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations. * Partner closely with Fire Safety and Development teams to maintain the Golden Thread of Building Information. * Undertake building inspections and report on defects, risks and required improvement works. * Support procurement activities and contribute to client briefs where improvement works are required. * Provide specialist building safety advice across the organisation. * Deliver building safety awareness training to internal stakeholders. * Support planning, building control and listed building consent processes when required. * Attend resident meetings and promote a positive building safety culture within council's housing stock. Essential Experience, Extensive knowledge of: * Building Safety Act 2022 * Fire Safety Act 2021 * Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 * Relevant fire safety guidance and compliance frameworks * Experience managing residential buildings and building operations. * Experience of construction projects and programmes. * Knowledge of legislation relating to residential buildings and construction activities. * Experience of delivering excellent customer-focused services. * Experience working within local government, housing, construction management, building surveying, project management or contract administration environments. * Experience using compliance management systems and reporting software. * Experience engaging with residents, leaseholders, elected members and senior stakeholders