Building Safety Manager

Origin – Great homes, positive people and strong communitiesAn inspiring past and a bright futureBuilding Safety Manager - Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day really matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Here at Origin, we trace our roots back 100 years, building and managing high quality homes as well as providing support services and housing for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We work to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.Focused on our residents, our driving ambition is to provide services that make people’s lives easier, and homes and communities they can be proud to live in. We are ‘not for profit’ and reinvest all our surpluses back into our varied and vibrant neighbourhoods.The role – Building Safety ManagerWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Safety Manager to join our team at Origin Housing. As a subject matter expert on Building Safety, you will support Origin Housing to achieve their responsibilities in relation to the Building Safety Act, supporting legislation and guidance. You will proactively provide guidance, assistance and support working with wider teams to promote a positive building safety culture and best practice building safety management.What you’ll doSupport the development of Safety Case reviews and digital records as detailed within the Building Safety Act, prepare safety case reports for the Regulator and ensure that buildings remain compliant to and meet license requirements.To lead and manage the Building a Safer Future team (BSF) and the delivery of specialist building surveys for:Buildings in scope under the Building Safety ActSpecial projects to investigate and remedy major structural and/or fire safety defects; manage remedial works under the Building a Safer Future programmeExplain and implement a formal approach to building safety management demonstrating how hazards and risks, including those arising from temporary works and maintenance, can be reduced through various means.Development and implement strategies required to achieve safety throughout the building in conjunction with occupants and other key stakeholders, including emergency services, service providers, contractors and suppliersEnsure the building safety team is able to provide extensive technical guidance to support the construction process from the outset including fire strategies, retrospective repairs and maintenance and planned preventative maintenance. (PPM)Lead, manage and motivate the team, monitoring and appraising performance, allocating works and ensuring that all team members’ responsibilities are carried out effectively and in a timely manner.What you’ll needMember of the Institute Fire Engineers (MIFireE [SB1] )CIOB Building Safety DiplomaConstruction related or engineering degreeMinimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalentNEBOSH Fire/General Certificate or equivalentWill have a working knowledge of the fire engineered solutions that can contribute to fire strategies.Will be able to interpret complex fire safety solutions that can contribute to fire strategiesOur ValuesOur core values are at the heart of how we workTake the leadCreate energyBuild trustBe generousStay groundedRemember the little thingsWe''re committed to the wellbeing of our people and in creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.Our benefits to youOrigin’s ways of working make it easier for you to balance work and home life. You will benefit from flexible working which offers you the opportunity to work from where you are most effective, with the technology and equipment you need, as well as access to flexible space for collaborative working.A generous 25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, that increases with time, with the opportunity to buy and sell leave2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer daysA pension scheme with contributions up to 8% of your salaryFamily leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity paySimply Health cash plan providing money back when you spend on health appointments including physiotherapy, dental and opticiansInterest free loans to help spread the cost of a season ticket or another big purchaseAnnual staff conference, team away days and annual team meal allowanceAccess to Perk Box for fantastic savings on everyday purchases and much moreFree employee assistance programmeOpportunities to join staff network groupsRefer a friend bonusWe’re also committed to ensuring that our people have access to an excellent range of learning and development opportunities including our induction programme, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes along with professional membership if it’s a requirement to your role.Tell us your storyWe are looking forward to learning about you. Please help us get to know you by sending your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Building Safety Manager outlined above.Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd August 2025.Please note that suitable candidates will be invited to interview throughout the application window and therefore the vacancy may close at short notice. However, all candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application and therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest ..... full job details .....