Interim Building Safety Manager

As the Interim Building Safety Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is compliant with its landlord compliance obligations in relation to high risk and complex buildings

You will work closely with the both internal and external stakeholders to deliver a raft of Building Safety cases which will demonstrate to the regulators that the high risk stock is safe

Client Details

My client are a local authority in and around the Bristol area.

Description

The key responsibilities as the Interim Building Safety Manager are as follows:

• Ensue that high risk and complex buildings within the scope of legislation are compliantly managed and maintained safely and evidenced through the creation and continued management of building safety cases
• At all times work within the Competency Framework for Building Safety Managers supporting the Accountable person as and when required
• Ensure golden thread digital information is of a consistent format and kept up to date
• Lead on the resident engagement strategy, successful liaison to ensure any works are carried out to a consistently high standard
• Provide residents, leaseholders and internal stakeholders with a visible and clear route to raise any building or safety related concerns
• Oversee the successful implementation of corrective actions arising from fire risk assessments and audits
• Ensure that on site data within premise information boxes is accurate and kept up to date at all times
• Understanding of the main British Fire Legislation and Standards, Active Fire Protection and Passive Protection Measures
• Strategically manage the main compliance Fire safety contractors and the programmed of ongoing fire risk assessments
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments and best practice including managing complex installs and upgrades of equipment
• Work as a team player with the wider compliance and asset team, and fully engage with the development team

Profile

The successful Interim Building Safety Manager will need the following:

• Managing large budgets, ensuring expenditure is in line with budget estimates
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining building safety issues in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to compile detailed reports on building safety issues and present them to senior colleagues
• Extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance, building regulations and technical standards
• Ability to manage team members, contractors and consultants
• Maintaining compliancy by ensuring projects are completed in line with relevant legislation and regulations
• Full UK clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purpose
• NEBOSH Fire Safety or equivalent
• CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management (desirable)
• Available for attendance for major out-of-hours incidents
• Able to get to Bristol as and when required to site

Job Offer

The successful Interim Building Safety Manager will have the opportunity to support the team through the tranches of the blocks that need to have the Safety Cases completed and to ensure the Golden thread is adhered to throughout all of the buildings. And join a growing team in this Bristol based Authority.