Building Safety Lead

Overview

In this role you will lead building safety across a portfolio of high-risk properties, ensuring regulatory compliance and well-organised safety documentation. You will own safety cases, coordinate with the Building Safety Regulator, and maintain up-to-date records to support deadlines and information requests. The role involves site visits across the UK to build strong ties with operational teams and a deep understanding of each building. You will help shape safety governance and risk management at scale, making a meaningful impact on residents’ safety and regulatory outcomes. This is a stakeholding position in a leading residential organisation with a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of building safety cases and ensure documentation is accurate, organised and up to date
• Coordinate and manage requests for further information from the Building Safety Regulator, meeting deadlines
• Review and consolidate structural and fire safety information across the portfolio
• Maintain building safety trackers and monitor progress against actions and regulatory requirements
• Visit sites across the UK and build relationships with operational teams to understand the buildings in the portfolio

Key requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or CIOB Level 6 or other relevant qualification
• Understanding of building safety cases, fire safety and regulatory requirements for higher risk buildings
• Highly organised with strong documentation and deadline management
• Willing to travel regularly across the UK and manage own diary

• strong organisational skills
• stakeholder management
• effective communication
• knowledge of building safety regulations
• fire safety and regulatory compliance
• documentation management and action tracking

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