Building Safety Manager Full Time NEW

Halifax, Yorkshire
Goodman Masson

We are thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for two Building Safety Managers to become part of our Building Safety Team, with one position focused on Calderdale and the other on Lancashire. This role is crucial, situated at the core of the new Building Safety framework. You will collaborate with regulatory agencies, co-workers, and contractors to ensure that building safety tasks, necessary remedial actions, and all pertinent safety standards are executed, compliant, and meticulously documented.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link –

Requirements

Outline of Key Responsibilities as a Building Safety Manager

• Develop and manage the content of the Building Information Model (BIM).
• Establish clear IT requirements to enable a 360 view of each building safety case across existing systems.
• Develop and maintain complete and compliant Building Safety Cases/Reports for each high-risk block.
• Ensure the Golden Thread of information is clearly identifiable, demonstrable and easily accessible.
• Register all relevant buildings with the Building Safety Regulator and obtain and maintain Building Assurance Certificates.
• Deliver day-to-day functions on behalf of the Accountable Person for buildings in scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Develop, review and deliver fire safety strategies and maintain Fire Management Plans.
• Audit and approve Fire Risk Assessments and coordinate PCFRAs and residential PEEPs (rPEEPs).
• Coordinate, monitor and ensure completion of remedial works to meet statutory requirements.
• Investigate, report and manage fire incidents in high-risk blocks.
• Establish and operate a Mandatory Occurrence Reporting regime.
• Proactively engage and consult with residents, implementing and monitoring a mandated Resident Engagement Strategy.
• Develop positive working relationships with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire and Rescue Services, Local Authority Building Control and internal teams.
• Support audits, formal reviews and inspections, escalating risk where appropriate.
• Collaborate with partners to implement best practices in building safety and provide guidance to resident groups and the Building Safety Team.
• Uphold Health and Safety requirements and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Has

• Strong, extensive and proven experience within a similar Building Safety or Fire Safety role.
• Training and accreditations in a building engineering, construction or property compliance discipline.
• Strong knowledge of housing management data systems, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), with excellent analytical and report writing abilities.
• Experience in change management and service improvement.
• Strong knowledge and application of governance and risk management principles in relation to building and resident safety.
• PAS 8673 competency requirements across operating environment, leadership and teamwork, building systems and safety, operational practice and risk management.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015, Approved Document B, the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Regulations (England) 2022, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS 9792:2025 Fire Risk Assessment Code of Practice.
• A Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (completed or to be completed within three months) or an equivalent Level 6 building or construction qualification. NEBOSH Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or a similar professional body.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Building Safety Manager role

• Starting salary of £60,240 per annum
• 35 days holiday, plus the option to buy and sell holiday
• Local Government Pension Scheme career average (LGPS) supported
• Hybrid working – you will manage your week by dividing your time between working in our offices, on site and working from home. Your typical work week will consist of two days in the office, with the remaining days spent on-site or working remotely from home.
• You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.
• We off many award-winning benefits, please click on the link to explore! Employee Benefits

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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