Building Safety Manager

Overview

Origin Housing is seeking a

Building Safety Manager

on a

Fixed Term Contract

until 31 March 2026. Salary

£75,019 Per Annum

+ benefits.A home is the essential foundation for a good quality of life, so what we do every day matters to the wellbeing of our communities. Origin Housing has a long history of building and managing high quality homes and delivering support services for those who are most vulnerable in London and Hertfordshire. We aim to provide safe, decent affordable homes and support for individuals and communities.We are focused on our residents and reinvest all surpluses back into our diverse neighbourhoods.The role – Building Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Building Safety Manager to join our team. As a subject matter expert on Building Safety, you will support Origin Housing to meet responsibilities under the Building Safety Act, guidance and related legislation. You will proactively provide guidance, support and collaboration with wider teams to promote a positive building safety culture and best practice management.What you’ll do

Support 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 buildings remain compliant with license requirements.Lead and manage the Building a Safer Future (BSF) team and deliver specialist building surveys for buildings in scope under the Building Safety Act and for major projects addressing structural and/or fire safety defects; manage remedial works under the BSF programme.Explain and implement a formal approach to building safety management, demonstrating how hazards and risks (including temporary works and maintenance) can be reduced.Develop and implement strategies to achieve safety throughout buildings in conjunction with occupants and key stakeholders, including emergency services, service providers, contractors and suppliers.Ensure the building safety team provides extensive technical guidance to support the construction process from outset, including fire strategies, retrospective repairs, maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM).Lead, manage and motivate the team, monitor performance, allocate work and ensure responsibilities are carried out effectively and timely.What you’ll need

Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE)CIOB Building Safety DiplomaConstruction-related or engineering degreeMinimum Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalentNEBOSH Fire/General Certificate or equivalentWorking knowledge of fire engineered solutions contributing to fire strategiesAbility to interpret complex fire safety solutions for fire strategiesOur values

Our core values are at the heart of how we work:Take the leadCreate energyBuild trustBe generousStay groundedRemember the little thingsWe are committed to the wellbeing of our people and to creating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.Our Benefits To You

Flexible working to help balance work and home life with technology and space for collaborative workingSalary £75,019 PA + Benefits25-day holiday allowance plus bank holidays, with option to buy or sell leave2 additional ‘giving something back’ volunteer daysPension scheme with contributions up to 8% of salaryFamily leave, compassionate leave and enhanced maternity paySimply Health cash plan for health appointmentsInterest-free loans for season tickets or other large purchasesAnnual staff conference, team away days and meal allowancePerk Box discounts on everyday purchasesEmployee assistance programmeOpportunities to join staff network groupsRefer a friend bonusWe also offer learning and development opportunities including induction, course sponsorship, leadership development, mentoring and talent schemes.Tell us your story

Please send your latest CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience meet the job description for Building Safety Manager.Closing date

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7 ..... full job details .....