Building Safety & Facilities Lead – BTR

Company: Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Building Safety Manager – Residential / Build-to-Rent

Location: London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

I’m currently recruiting for a Building Safety Manager on behalf of a leading residential operator, overseeing building safety, fire safety and regulatory compliance across a portfolio of high-rise residential buildings.

This role would suit a building safety professional with strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Assessment Certificates and fire safety compliance, looking to take ownership of building safety across a residential portfolio.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, external consultants, contractors and regulatory bodies to ensure buildings remain safe, compliant and well managed, with a particular focus on resident safety and the management of higher-risk buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Building Safety Act compliance across a portfolio of higher-risk residential buildings.

  • Manage Building Assessment Certificate applications and liaise with the Building Safety Regulator.

  • Oversee building safety case reports, fire safety documentation and the maintenance of the golden thread of information.

  • Manage fire safety risks relating to external wall systems, compartmentation and fire doors.

  • Oversee statutory compliance, risk assessments, planned preventative maintenance and remedial works.

  • Carry out site inspections and compliance audits, ensuring identified issues are addressed within agreed timescales.

  • Work with consultants, contractors and site teams to resolve complex building safety and fire safety matters.

  • Develop and maintain fire safety management plans, emergency evacuation plans and resident engagement strategies.

  • Support building safety requirements for new developments, remediation projects and site mobilisations.

  • Provide technical guidance and training to site teams, while managing and developing a Building Safety Coordinator.

  • Monitor legislative changes and ensure policies, procedures and compliance processes remain up to date.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience in building safety, fire safety or health and safety within residential property.

  • Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Assessment Certificate requirements.

  • Experience managing fire safety issues, including external walls, compartmentation and fire doors.

  • A NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.

  • IWFM membership or equivalent professional experience.

  • Experience managing external consultants, contractors and outsourced service providers.

  • A strong understanding of statutory compliance, risk assessments and building safety documentation.

  • Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Confidence communicating with site teams, senior stakeholders, residents and regulatory bodies.

Desirable experience:

  • Developing building safety case reports for high-rise residential buildings.

  • A Level 3 qualification in a building services discipline.

  • Professional membership such as MIRPM or MBIFM.

  • Familiarity with property management and compliance systems.

Benefits

  • Private healthcare from the start of employment.

  • Life assurance and critical illness cover, subject to eligibility.

  • Enhanced family-friendly pay arrangements, subject to eligibility.

  • Employee benefits platform offering retail discounts and wellbeing benefits.

  • Contribution towards eye tests.

  • Season ticket loan, subject to probationary requirements.

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Posted: October 22nd, 2026