Building Safety Manager

  • Burman Recruitment
  • 03/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Building Safety Manager

Location: London (Hybrid)

A large London-based Housing Association is seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to oversee safety compliance across a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings.

This is a key role responsible for managing Building Safety Cases, securing Building Assessment Certificates, and ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act. You will act as a subject matter expert, providing assurance to both the Regulator and residents that buildings are safe and well managed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage high-rise buildings in line with approved Building Safety Cases
  • Prepare and submit Safety Case reports to the Building Safety Regulator
  • Conduct regular building audits and risk assessments
  • Oversee Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) requirements
  • Collaborate with accountable persons, contractors and internal teams
  • Act as technical lead on fire safety, structural safety and regulatory compliance

Requirements:

  • Technical qualification in a building, construction or building safety discipline
  • Strong understanding of fire strategies, structural safety and building control
  • Experience conducting audits and risk assessments within residential buildings
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and reports
  • Confident stakeholder engagement skills
  • Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or willingness to work towards)

Fire safety qualifications (NEBOSH Fire, IFE membership, Level 4+ FRA) or structural engineering membership are highly desirable.

What's on Offer:

  • Strong pension and annual leave package
  • Flexible working
  • Professional development support, including funded Building Safety qualifications
  • Enhanced family leave and well-being benefits