Building Safety Manager Our Client is looking for Building Saftety Manager to provide professional leadership and assurance in the management of building safety for the Council's HRBs. Lead the operational management of building safety for designated HRBs within the council's housing stock. - Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, ensuring that statutory duties are fully discharged. - Build, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, ensuring accurate documentation, up-to-date records and evidence of effective control measures. - Undertake and coordinate regular building inspections, reviews, assessments and audits relating to structural and fire & building safety. - Work with the Fire & Building Safety Manager, Head of Fire & Building Safety and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate building safety risks. - Develop and implement building safety management systems and procedures in line with statutory requirements and best practice. - Coordinate with the Housing, Asset Management and Repairs teams to ensure safety related actions are prioritised and completed. - Promote and facilitate resident engagement, providing clear and accessible information about safety measures, responsibilities and performance. - Undertake or oversee minor physical works to improve building safety - such as installing or upgrading fire safety signage, information displays or wayfinding systems in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Oversee procurement and delivery of major building safety works - including fire safety, fa ade, life safety systems and structural upgrades in higher-risk buildings (HRBs). - Act as a key liaison with the Building Safety Regulator and London Fire Brigade, ensuring timely submissions, responses and compliance with statutory requirements. - Chair and attend relevant internal and external meetings relating to building and fire safety, ensuring effective communication and follow-up actions. - Coach and mentor Housing Officers and other relevant staff, enhancing their understanding and implementation of building safety responsibilities. - Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and senior managers on all aspects of fire and building safety compliance. - Support the council's wider compliance programmes and contribute to strategic planning and improvement initiatives. - Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice in fire and building safety management. A strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with the ability to apply these within a social housing context. An understanding of building safety case principles, building control processes and resident engagement requirements, alongside the role of the Building Safety Regulator and local authority governance frameworks. At least three years' relevant experience, having developed and managed Building Safety Case Reports, coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and supported continuous safety improvements. Confident with engaging with residents and stakeholders, mentoring operational teams and contributing to a positive compliance culture. A CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or working towards), supported by ongoing professional development and eligibility for relevant professional memberships, is expected.
29/06/2026
Contract
Building Safety Manager Our Client is looking for Building Saftety Manager to provide professional leadership and assurance in the management of building safety for the Council's HRBs. Lead the operational management of building safety for designated HRBs within the council's housing stock. - Oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025, ensuring that statutory duties are fully discharged. - Build, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports, ensuring accurate documentation, up-to-date records and evidence of effective control measures. - Undertake and coordinate regular building inspections, reviews, assessments and audits relating to structural and fire & building safety. - Work with the Fire & Building Safety Manager, Head of Fire & Building Safety and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate building safety risks. - Develop and implement building safety management systems and procedures in line with statutory requirements and best practice. - Coordinate with the Housing, Asset Management and Repairs teams to ensure safety related actions are prioritised and completed. - Promote and facilitate resident engagement, providing clear and accessible information about safety measures, responsibilities and performance. - Undertake or oversee minor physical works to improve building safety - such as installing or upgrading fire safety signage, information displays or wayfinding systems in accordance with regulatory requirements. - Oversee procurement and delivery of major building safety works - including fire safety, fa ade, life safety systems and structural upgrades in higher-risk buildings (HRBs). - Act as a key liaison with the Building Safety Regulator and London Fire Brigade, ensuring timely submissions, responses and compliance with statutory requirements. - Chair and attend relevant internal and external meetings relating to building and fire safety, ensuring effective communication and follow-up actions. - Coach and mentor Housing Officers and other relevant staff, enhancing their understanding and implementation of building safety responsibilities. - Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and senior managers on all aspects of fire and building safety compliance. - Support the council's wider compliance programmes and contribute to strategic planning and improvement initiatives. - Maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice in fire and building safety management. A strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with the ability to apply these within a social housing context. An understanding of building safety case principles, building control processes and resident engagement requirements, alongside the role of the Building Safety Regulator and local authority governance frameworks. At least three years' relevant experience, having developed and managed Building Safety Case Reports, coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and supported continuous safety improvements. Confident with engaging with residents and stakeholders, mentoring operational teams and contributing to a positive compliance culture. A CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (or working towards), supported by ongoing professional development and eligibility for relevant professional memberships, is expected.
The role is peripatetic as it is primarily attending resident's flats and carrying out Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments, however, can we put 2 days at the office per week (flexible). You will lead the end-to-end RPEEPs process, ensuring residents at risk are identified, assessed and supported with proportionate, effective mitigation measures. Key responsibilities: - Deliver and oversee PCFRAs and RPEEPs across residential settings - Manage the full lifecycle: assessment, technical review, implementation and review of mitigation measures - Ensure compliance with legislation and maintain audit-ready processes - Carry out a robust quality assurance function, including post-installation checks of life safety measures - Work collaboratively with Building Safety Managers, Fire Risk Assessors, Housing teams and the London Fire Brigade - Provide expert technical guidance and resolve complex cases About You - Proven experience delivering Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments - Strong technical understanding of fire safety in residential buildings - Ability to lead operational delivery and manage risk effectively - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills - Holds a recognised fire safety technical qualification If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
26/06/2026
Seasonal
The role is peripatetic as it is primarily attending resident's flats and carrying out Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments, however, can we put 2 days at the office per week (flexible). You will lead the end-to-end RPEEPs process, ensuring residents at risk are identified, assessed and supported with proportionate, effective mitigation measures. Key responsibilities: - Deliver and oversee PCFRAs and RPEEPs across residential settings - Manage the full lifecycle: assessment, technical review, implementation and review of mitigation measures - Ensure compliance with legislation and maintain audit-ready processes - Carry out a robust quality assurance function, including post-installation checks of life safety measures - Work collaboratively with Building Safety Managers, Fire Risk Assessors, Housing teams and the London Fire Brigade - Provide expert technical guidance and resolve complex cases About You - Proven experience delivering Person Centred Fire Risk Assessments - Strong technical understanding of fire safety in residential buildings - Ability to lead operational delivery and manage risk effectively - Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills - Holds a recognised fire safety technical qualification If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Contract Manager (Repairs Operational Environment) Location: Houghton Regis (Office Based) This is not site based 45 hours per week We are looking to appoint a high-performing experienced Operations Contract Manager to take full ownership of a reactive repairs contract . This is a fully office-based role with accountability for operational delivery, commercial performance, and client relationships, leading office teams and managing a dispersed frontline workforce. What Success Looks Like Success in this role is delivering a high-performing, well-controlled contract where KPIs, customer satisfaction, and margin are consistently achieved supported by a structured, accountable team and strong client confidence in delivery. The Role You will act as the owner of the contract, responsible for ensuring service delivery is consistently achieved in line with KPI, SLA, and commercial targets, while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of contract performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations are met and exceeded Lead and manage office-based scheduling teams (planners/controllers), driving structure, discipline, and accountability Manage and drive performance of a dispersed workforce, including operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors Ensure effective resource planning and capacity management to meet demand in a fast-paced environment Take ownership of P&L performance, including cost control, forecasting, and margin delivery Manage works in line with Schedule of Rates (SOR) and commercial frameworks Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory obligations, and internal governance Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, including complaints, disrepair cases, and service failures Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact Monitor and analyse performance data, identifying risks and driving corrective action Drive a culture of continuous improvement, challenging underperformance and embedding change Ensure effective coordination between office teams, supply chain partners, and field operatives Provide clear and accurate operational and financial reporting to senior leadership About You Proven experience in a fast-paced, time-critical operational environment (essential) Experience managing a dispersed frontline workforce (essential) Experience managing a commercial contract with full P&L responsibility (essential) Strong understanding of KPI-driven service delivery environments Commercially aware, with the ability to manage cost, performance, and margin Experience leading planners/schedulers and coordinating field-based teams Knowledge of health & safety and compliance within an operational setting Confident managing client relationships and handling escalations Organised, resilient, and solutions-focused under pressure Desirable: Social housing / reactive repairs / maintenance experience Experience operating within SOR-based contracts About Gilmartins Gilmartins is a family-owned business where people are valued and performance is recognised. We promote from within and give our managers real ownership of their contracts this is not a heavily layered corporate environment. You will have the autonomy to make decisions, improve performance, and shape your team. We operate within social housing, delivering reactive repairs to housing associations and local authorities, and pride ourselves on being operationally focused, responsive, and accountable. Our head office is based at Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis a modern, well-equipped working environment supporting a high-performing team culture. What We Offer Clear progression opportunities within a growing business Salary and bonus structure appropriate to experience 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays
25/06/2026
Full time
Contract Manager (Repairs Operational Environment) Location: Houghton Regis (Office Based) This is not site based 45 hours per week We are looking to appoint a high-performing experienced Operations Contract Manager to take full ownership of a reactive repairs contract . This is a fully office-based role with accountability for operational delivery, commercial performance, and client relationships, leading office teams and managing a dispersed frontline workforce. What Success Looks Like Success in this role is delivering a high-performing, well-controlled contract where KPIs, customer satisfaction, and margin are consistently achieved supported by a structured, accountable team and strong client confidence in delivery. The Role You will act as the owner of the contract, responsible for ensuring service delivery is consistently achieved in line with KPI, SLA, and commercial targets, while maintaining compliance and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of contract performance, ensuring KPIs, SLAs, and client expectations are met and exceeded Lead and manage office-based scheduling teams (planners/controllers), driving structure, discipline, and accountability Manage and drive performance of a dispersed workforce, including operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors Ensure effective resource planning and capacity management to meet demand in a fast-paced environment Take ownership of P&L performance, including cost control, forecasting, and margin delivery Manage works in line with Schedule of Rates (SOR) and commercial frameworks Ensure full compliance with health & safety, statutory obligations, and internal governance Act as the primary escalation point for operational issues, including complaints, disrepair cases, and service failures Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the main point of contact Monitor and analyse performance data, identifying risks and driving corrective action Drive a culture of continuous improvement, challenging underperformance and embedding change Ensure effective coordination between office teams, supply chain partners, and field operatives Provide clear and accurate operational and financial reporting to senior leadership About You Proven experience in a fast-paced, time-critical operational environment (essential) Experience managing a dispersed frontline workforce (essential) Experience managing a commercial contract with full P&L responsibility (essential) Strong understanding of KPI-driven service delivery environments Commercially aware, with the ability to manage cost, performance, and margin Experience leading planners/schedulers and coordinating field-based teams Knowledge of health & safety and compliance within an operational setting Confident managing client relationships and handling escalations Organised, resilient, and solutions-focused under pressure Desirable: Social housing / reactive repairs / maintenance experience Experience operating within SOR-based contracts About Gilmartins Gilmartins is a family-owned business where people are valued and performance is recognised. We promote from within and give our managers real ownership of their contracts this is not a heavily layered corporate environment. You will have the autonomy to make decisions, improve performance, and shape your team. We operate within social housing, delivering reactive repairs to housing associations and local authorities, and pride ourselves on being operationally focused, responsive, and accountable. Our head office is based at Houghton Hall Park, Houghton Regis a modern, well-equipped working environment supporting a high-performing team culture. What We Offer Clear progression opportunities within a growing business Salary and bonus structure appropriate to experience 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays
As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will lead and manage fire safety compliance across the organisation's residential, supported housing and operational properties, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), The Building Safety Act 2022, and all associated fire safety legislation, standards and guidance. Client Details The client are a charitable housing provider with a fantastic purpose and set of values based in London. Description As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will: Support the Responsible Person in discharging statutory fire safety duties. Develop, implement and maintain the organisations fire safety, strategy, policies, procedures and standards. Monitor Compliance with Approved Document B, BS5839, BS9991, BS9999, PAS9980 and other relevant fire safety guidance. Provide professional fire safety advice to senior management, operational teams and stakeholders. Manage the programme of Fire Risk Assessments across the property portfolio. Ensure FRAs are completed by competent persons and reviewed within statutory and organisational timescales. Monitor, prioritise and track completion of FRA remedial actions. Ensure suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments are in place in accordance with Article 9 of the RRO. Review fire incidents, enforcement notices, near misses, and significant findings to ensure FRAs remain current. Ensure asset registers and compliance records are accurate and maintained. Monitor contractor performance and statutory compliance certification. Support compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 where applicable. Contribute to the Golden Thread of Information and Building Safety Case information where applicable. Prepare, monitor and control budgets for Fire Safety compliance inspections, to ensure targets are maintained. Profile A successful Interim Fire Safety Manager should have: Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining Building and Fire Safety compliance related procedures and systems. An up-to-date knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation and a practical application. Good IT skills specifically all Microsoft Office Products Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with a customer focused approach. Proactive approach to developing effective working relationships. Experience in developing effective procedural and technical solutions to resolve complex Building Safety compliance related issues. Experience in managing budgets and delivery of statutory requirements. An understanding and ability to undertake and apply risk assessment or management. Health and safety qualifications, such as: NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Certificate and/or professional membership, such as the Institution of Fire Engineers or the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Project Management experience. The ability to get in and around London as and when required. Job Offer As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will receive: A competitive daily rate An opportunity to work in a respected not-for-profit organisation. And the chance if of interest for temp-to-perm too
24/06/2026
Contract
As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will lead and manage fire safety compliance across the organisation's residential, supported housing and operational properties, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), The Building Safety Act 2022, and all associated fire safety legislation, standards and guidance. Client Details The client are a charitable housing provider with a fantastic purpose and set of values based in London. Description As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will: Support the Responsible Person in discharging statutory fire safety duties. Develop, implement and maintain the organisations fire safety, strategy, policies, procedures and standards. Monitor Compliance with Approved Document B, BS5839, BS9991, BS9999, PAS9980 and other relevant fire safety guidance. Provide professional fire safety advice to senior management, operational teams and stakeholders. Manage the programme of Fire Risk Assessments across the property portfolio. Ensure FRAs are completed by competent persons and reviewed within statutory and organisational timescales. Monitor, prioritise and track completion of FRA remedial actions. Ensure suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments are in place in accordance with Article 9 of the RRO. Review fire incidents, enforcement notices, near misses, and significant findings to ensure FRAs remain current. Ensure asset registers and compliance records are accurate and maintained. Monitor contractor performance and statutory compliance certification. Support compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 where applicable. Contribute to the Golden Thread of Information and Building Safety Case information where applicable. Prepare, monitor and control budgets for Fire Safety compliance inspections, to ensure targets are maintained. Profile A successful Interim Fire Safety Manager should have: Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining Building and Fire Safety compliance related procedures and systems. An up-to-date knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation and a practical application. Good IT skills specifically all Microsoft Office Products Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with a customer focused approach. Proactive approach to developing effective working relationships. Experience in developing effective procedural and technical solutions to resolve complex Building Safety compliance related issues. Experience in managing budgets and delivery of statutory requirements. An understanding and ability to undertake and apply risk assessment or management. Health and safety qualifications, such as: NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Certificate and/or professional membership, such as the Institution of Fire Engineers or the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Project Management experience. The ability to get in and around London as and when required. Job Offer As the Interim Fire Safety Manager, you will receive: A competitive daily rate An opportunity to work in a respected not-for-profit organisation. And the chance if of interest for temp-to-perm too
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £59,800 per annum 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%). A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies. Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme. Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. About the role The purpose of this role is to be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations for all higher risk buildings (HRBs). The role provides end to end operational assurance that each occupied HRB is safe well managed and supported by a robust safety case, resident engagement strategy and golden thread of information. You'll be based at our Head Office in Didsbury, with a strong on-site presence across our key apartment schemes at Trencherfield Mill (Wigan), Stanley Park Grand in Handforth, and our Fusion site in Salford. This is a varied, site-based role where you'll spend time across multiple locations depending on business needs. While your main focus will be at Trencherfield Mill, Handforth and Fusion, you'll also need to be flexible and travel to other sites across the organisation when required. Job Responsibilities Property Management To develop and maintain a management system for contractor access control, ensuring that all work carried out is in accordance with contract conditions, service level agreements (SLA's), quality assessment programmes, due diligent processes and health and safety practices in line with legislation. Support access provision in the case of out of hours emergencies. Develop, maintain and update the Safety Case report, ensuring evidence for each building is accurate, validated and recorded in the golden thread. Ensure all building documentation (plans, surveys, structural reports, fire strategies) is complete and up to date. Monitor and track all building related actions (fire, structural, servicing, compartmentation) escalating risks as required. Lead routine building safety reviews, inspections and assurance checks across all HRBs. Property Investment Provide input into capital, and planned investment programmes relating to fire, structural, cladding and compliance. Review and validate investment proposals to ensure they address safety case risks and regulatory requirements. Health & Safety and Security Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations. Lead on mandatory reporting to the Building Safety Regulator and ensure building registrations are met. Act as the day-to-day accountable person for building safety risks, ensuring all hazards are identified assessed, controlled and documented. Maintain oversight of fire risk assessments, structural assessments and serious risks requiring immediate mitigation. Ensure out of hours cover is in place for HRB. Act as a first aider on behalf of Onward. Contractor Management Ensure those contractors delivering fire, structural and compliance works are competent, accredited and performance managed. Review contractor survey outputs, validation reports, FRA actions, and engineering assessments for quality and accuracy. Partnership Working Work collaboratively with partners including the Primary Fire Authority Partner, Local Fire and Rescue Services, Police Service, Local Authority and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure effective management and compliance including disaster recovery within the premises. Act as primary operational contact for the Building Safety Regulator. Work collaboratively across internal services (Repairs, Neighbourhoods, Compliance, Assets, Leasehold, Legal) to deliver joined up outcomes. Customer Deliver the Resident Engagement Strategy for higher risk buildings, ensuring residents are informed, involved and reassured. Oversee the building safety concerns process, ensuring concerns are logged, investigated and responded to in statutory timescales. Provide clear building safety information, support engagement sessions and management resident communications. Essential: Knowledge and experience in the operation of relevant statutory regulations, including health and safety matters. Experience and knowledge of CDM, compliance, fire and structural safety Project management skills to assist in the organisation of planned/reactive works to the premises ensuring continued use of premises as necessary. Experience of working in a customer-focused environment providing staff, visitors and customers with an excellent service A demonstrable methodical approach to work, with sound organisational skills, within a team environment but also an ability to work on your own High quality communication skills (both written and verbal) IT skills/experience to enable effective communication and work planning Minimum of five years relevant building management experience in commercial buildings and/or complex residential properties. Experience of managing staff and contractors, working to contractual specification to deliver high quality performance. Flexible approach to the tasks required and the hours of duty. It may be necessary to be contacted out of hours in the event of an emergency. Desirable: Understanding of BIM protocol. Have a minimum of 5 years expience in residential fire safety and a detailed working knowledge of Approved Document B,LACORS, national fire safety guidance on Purpose Built Blocks of Flats and NFCC guidance on Specialised Housing. Qualifications Essential: Professional qualification in a property/building related specialism i.e Degree, BSc or 5 years relevant construction industry experience. Hold a recognised Building Management or Fire Safety qualification (i.e. CIOB Level 6 Building Safety Management, BSC Fire Safety and Risk Management) or be willing to work towards. First Aider Qualification Desirable: (training will be made available) Membership of professional body i.e IFE,FPA,IFSM P405 BOHS Management of Asbestos in Buildings P901 BOHS Legionella Management and Control NEBOSH National Certificate in fire safety and Risk Management or similar About The Organisation About Onward Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
12/06/2026
Full time
About The Role What you can expect from us We offer a competitive salary of £59,800 per annum 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks. Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme. Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%). A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies. Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family. Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more. Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme. Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme. Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications. About the role The purpose of this role is to be responsible for ensuring the organisation complies with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated regulations for all higher risk buildings (HRBs). The role provides end to end operational assurance that each occupied HRB is safe well managed and supported by a robust safety case, resident engagement strategy and golden thread of information. You'll be based at our Head Office in Didsbury, with a strong on-site presence across our key apartment schemes at Trencherfield Mill (Wigan), Stanley Park Grand in Handforth, and our Fusion site in Salford. This is a varied, site-based role where you'll spend time across multiple locations depending on business needs. While your main focus will be at Trencherfield Mill, Handforth and Fusion, you'll also need to be flexible and travel to other sites across the organisation when required. Job Responsibilities Property Management To develop and maintain a management system for contractor access control, ensuring that all work carried out is in accordance with contract conditions, service level agreements (SLA's), quality assessment programmes, due diligent processes and health and safety practices in line with legislation. Support access provision in the case of out of hours emergencies. Develop, maintain and update the Safety Case report, ensuring evidence for each building is accurate, validated and recorded in the golden thread. Ensure all building documentation (plans, surveys, structural reports, fire strategies) is complete and up to date. Monitor and track all building related actions (fire, structural, servicing, compartmentation) escalating risks as required. Lead routine building safety reviews, inspections and assurance checks across all HRBs. Property Investment Provide input into capital, and planned investment programmes relating to fire, structural, cladding and compliance. Review and validate investment proposals to ensure they address safety case risks and regulatory requirements. Health & Safety and Security Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations. Lead on mandatory reporting to the Building Safety Regulator and ensure building registrations are met. Act as the day-to-day accountable person for building safety risks, ensuring all hazards are identified assessed, controlled and documented. Maintain oversight of fire risk assessments, structural assessments and serious risks requiring immediate mitigation. Ensure out of hours cover is in place for HRB. Act as a first aider on behalf of Onward. Contractor Management Ensure those contractors delivering fire, structural and compliance works are competent, accredited and performance managed. Review contractor survey outputs, validation reports, FRA actions, and engineering assessments for quality and accuracy. Partnership Working Work collaboratively with partners including the Primary Fire Authority Partner, Local Fire and Rescue Services, Police Service, Local Authority and any other relevant stakeholder to ensure effective management and compliance including disaster recovery within the premises. Act as primary operational contact for the Building Safety Regulator. Work collaboratively across internal services (Repairs, Neighbourhoods, Compliance, Assets, Leasehold, Legal) to deliver joined up outcomes. Customer Deliver the Resident Engagement Strategy for higher risk buildings, ensuring residents are informed, involved and reassured. Oversee the building safety concerns process, ensuring concerns are logged, investigated and responded to in statutory timescales. Provide clear building safety information, support engagement sessions and management resident communications. Essential: Knowledge and experience in the operation of relevant statutory regulations, including health and safety matters. Experience and knowledge of CDM, compliance, fire and structural safety Project management skills to assist in the organisation of planned/reactive works to the premises ensuring continued use of premises as necessary. Experience of working in a customer-focused environment providing staff, visitors and customers with an excellent service A demonstrable methodical approach to work, with sound organisational skills, within a team environment but also an ability to work on your own High quality communication skills (both written and verbal) IT skills/experience to enable effective communication and work planning Minimum of five years relevant building management experience in commercial buildings and/or complex residential properties. Experience of managing staff and contractors, working to contractual specification to deliver high quality performance. Flexible approach to the tasks required and the hours of duty. It may be necessary to be contacted out of hours in the event of an emergency. Desirable: Understanding of BIM protocol. Have a minimum of 5 years expience in residential fire safety and a detailed working knowledge of Approved Document B,LACORS, national fire safety guidance on Purpose Built Blocks of Flats and NFCC guidance on Specialised Housing. Qualifications Essential: Professional qualification in a property/building related specialism i.e Degree, BSc or 5 years relevant construction industry experience. Hold a recognised Building Management or Fire Safety qualification (i.e. CIOB Level 6 Building Safety Management, BSC Fire Safety and Risk Management) or be willing to work towards. First Aider Qualification Desirable: (training will be made available) Membership of professional body i.e IFE,FPA,IFSM P405 BOHS Management of Asbestos in Buildings P901 BOHS Legionella Management and Control NEBOSH National Certificate in fire safety and Risk Management or similar About The Organisation About Onward Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across the region. We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference. In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential. We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below. If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.
