RQ- Building Safety Liaison Officer (SO1)

Location: Local Authority (on behalf of)

Contract: 2-month initial contract, with the possibility of extension

Agency: Aatom Recruitment

Aatom Recruitment is currently seeking a Building Safety Liaison Officer to support a local authority in delivering its statutory building and resident safety duties. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, and recognised industry best practice.

The Building Safety Liaison Officer will play a key role in supporting the Council's building and resident safety objectives by leading effective engagement and consultation with residents across Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and wider housing stock.

You will act as a primary point of contact for residents on building safety matters, ensuring communication is clear, accessible, and meaningful. A core part of the role involves coordinating the development, completion and review of Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (RPEEPs) for vulnerable residents, working in close partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Working alongside the Building Safety Liaison Manager, you will help ensure service delivery is customer-focused, compliant, and aligned with best practice. The position requires proactive problem-solving to identify and implement practical measures to enhance resident safety and engagement, while maintaining accurate records to support the Council's Building Safety Case requirements.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of resident engagement strategies, procedures and processes in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related legislation.
• Lead on resident consultation and engagement for building safety matters, ensuring communication is inclusive, clear and accessible.
• Act as a primary point of contact for residents and stakeholders, offering accurate information, advice and support.
• Coordinate and maintain building and resident safety data to support statutory reporting and Building Safety Case information for HRBs.
• Assist in preparing and delivering resident engagement strategies for HRBs, contributing to safety certification and regulatory submissions.
• Provide timely responses to resident queries and complaints, capturing insights to inform service improvements.
• Conduct property inspections relating to building safety-including fire safety, damp and mould, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) hazards-ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.
• Support the development, completion and ongoing review of RPEEPs for vulnerable residents, and coordinate Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs) where needed.
• Promote fire and building safety awareness through resident meetings, campaigns and local engagement, ensuring information is accessible to all.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to identify and recommend practical, cost-effective and compliant procedural, technical or engineering solutions at estate and building level.

Please contact Anisha to apply!