We're looking for a Building Safety Manager to cover Midlands for a Birmingham based Housing association
We're working with a reputable housing association to recruit an experienced Building Safety Manager to play a key role in delivering fire safety and compliance across a diverse housing portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to keeping residents safe and delivering high-quality homes.
Job Title: Building Safety Manager
Salary: 65,038
Location: Birmingham
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and co-ordinate a programme of fire-safety and building-safety driven projects derived from FRA actions, safety case requirements, Building Safety Regulator expectations, and investment needs.
- Plan and ensure consistent management of multiple fire safety projects, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Implement project controls, milestone tracking, risk logs, progress reporting, financial monitoring, and audit readiness.
- Coordinate internal technical teams, contractors and consultants to ensure effective, compliant delivery.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Fire Safety, you'll take ownership of a programme of fire and building safety projects, with a focus on high-rise and higher-risk buildings.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading delivery of Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions and remediation works
- Managing multiple safety-critical projects from planning through to completion
- Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order & CDM Regulations
- Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience in building safety / landlord compliance / social housing
- Proven track record delivering FRA programmes and remediation projects
- Knowledge of fire safety legislation, active & passive systems
- Experience managing contractors, budgets, and procurement processes
- Confident communicator with the ability to engage residents and stakeholders
Qualifications (one or more of the following)
- Chartered status or professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, IFE, IOSH, IIRSM)
- A degree or Level 6+ qualification in:
- Building / Construction, Fire Engineering, Building Safety, Facilities / Asset Management, Formal Building Safety or Fire or Safety qualifications (Level 5-7)
- Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management
- CIH (or willingness to work towards)
- Full UK driving licence
Why Apply?
- Work on high-impact, safety-critical projects
- Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation
- Opportunity to shape building safety strategy and delivery
- Competitive salary + strong benefits package
Interested?
Drop me a message or email to find out more and apply confidentially. Contact (url removed) or call him on (phone number removed)
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