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Principal Building Safety Manager

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Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library
London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Key Responsibilities

Building Safety & Compliance

* Own, deliver and regularly review building safety policies, procedures, management plans and processes.

* Lead the Building Safety Case programme, including oversight of registration of in-scope buildings with the Building Safety Regulator.

* Quality assure Building Safety Case Reports and associated fire and structural risk assessments.

* Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and secondary legislation.

* Act as the councils subject matter expert for all building safety matters.

* Own and deliver Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes.

* Drive delivery of the golden thread of building safety information across all WCC housing assets.

* Deliver the building safety competency framework in line with PAS 8672 standards.

Leadership & Governance

* Line manage a multidisciplinary team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, Resident Engagement Officer and Administrator.

* Report directly to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety, providing regular updates on compliance, remediation progress, KPIs and risks.

* Chair and host Building Safety Committee meetings.

* Horizon scan for legislative and regulatory changes impacting building safety.

Programme & Project Delivery

* Oversee allocation and tracking of building safety actions across reactive and planned works programmes.

* Support procurement of consultants and remediation contractors outside existing frameworks where required.

* Contribute to or manage client briefs for fire and safety improvement works.

* Support Gateway submissions and works on in-scope buildings.

* Review specifications and technical drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and British Standards.

* Oversee delivery and completion of building safety case reports in collaboration with Heads of Service.

Stakeholder & Resident Engagement

* Provide expert advice to internal departments on fire and building safety matters.

* Work with Housing teams to support PEEP development.

* Ensure robust resident engagement strategies and building safety information packs are delivered across all HRBs.

* Liaise with Leaseholder Services on Section 20 consultations, and support planning, building control and listed building consent processes where required.

* Engage with residents, leaseholders, councillors and external partners to promote a strong building safety culture.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Reference: 225123238

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CV-Library

Principal Building Safety Manager

CV-Library

Posted on May 18, 2026 by CV-Library

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London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Key Responsibilities

Building Safety & Compliance

* Own, deliver and regularly review building safety policies, procedures, management plans and processes.

* Lead the Building Safety Case programme, including oversight of registration of in-scope buildings with the Building Safety Regulator.

* Quality assure Building Safety Case Reports and associated fire and structural risk assessments.

* Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and secondary legislation.

* Act as the councils subject matter expert for all building safety matters.

* Own and deliver Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes.

* Drive delivery of the golden thread of building safety information across all WCC housing assets.

* Deliver the building safety competency framework in line with PAS 8672 standards.

Leadership & Governance

* Line manage a multidisciplinary team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, Resident Engagement Officer and Administrator.

* Report directly to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety, providing regular updates on compliance, remediation progress, KPIs and risks.

* Chair and host Building Safety Committee meetings.

* Horizon scan for legislative and regulatory changes impacting building safety.

Programme & Project Delivery

* Oversee allocation and tracking of building safety actions across reactive and planned works programmes.

* Support procurement of consultants and remediation contractors outside existing frameworks where required.

* Contribute to or manage client briefs for fire and safety improvement works.

* Support Gateway submissions and works on in-scope buildings.

* Review specifications and technical drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and British Standards.

* Oversee delivery and completion of building safety case reports in collaboration with Heads of Service.

Stakeholder & Resident Engagement

* Provide expert advice to internal departments on fire and building safety matters.

* Work with Housing teams to support PEEP development.

* Ensure robust resident engagement strategies and building safety information packs are delivered across all HRBs.

* Liaise with Leaseholder Services on Section 20 consultations, and support planning, building control and listed building consent processes where required.

* Engage with residents, leaseholders, councillors and external partners to promote a strong building safety culture.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
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