Assistant Building Safety Manager

If you've got a grounding in building safety compliance and want a busy, detail-focused head office role with a supportive team, this could be worth a look.

About our client

Our client is an established residential property management business based in Borehamwood, managing a large portfolio of leasehold properties across the UK. The team is small, collaborative, and serious about getting building safety right.

The role

This is a head office position within the building safety team. You'll be providing admin and compliance support across a sizeable residential portfolio, working with managing agents and internal stakeholders to keep records, trackers, and documentation in good shape. It suits someone organised and detail-focused, comfortable taking ownership of a busy inbox and a varied workload, and able to navigate fire and building safety legislation with confidence.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining compliance records and documentation, keeping everything accurate and audit-ready
• Liaising with managing agents to gather documents and follow up on outstanding safety actions
• Managing the building safety inbox and escalating issues to the right people
• Monitoring compliance with fire safety regulations across the portfolio, including for higher-risk buildings
• Supporting the team's responses to enforcement and deficiency notices
• Keeping compliance trackers and asset records current and well-organised

Skills and experience

Essential:

• Working knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Previous experience in a facilities management or compliance role
• Strong admin and Excel skills, confident across Microsoft Office
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively
• Sharp attention to detail and clear written communication

Desirable:

• Experience in residential block management or leasehold property
• Understanding of leasehold structures and how portfolios are managed
• Familiarity with compliance management software

Why join them

A friendly, close-knit team in a great working environment in Borehamwood. Benefits include onsite parking, death in service cover, workplace pension, cycle to work scheme, and genuine opportunities to develop your knowledge across all areas of building safety.