Resident and Building Safety Manager

A Housing Association in Hertfordshire is seeking a dedicated and experienced Resident and Building Safety Manager to join our team on a three-month interim contract.

This pivotal Resident and Building Safety Manager role involves operational responsibility for daily resident engagement to help meet our retrofit investment goal of having all homes achieve EPC C by 2030. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the organization adheres to or surpasses quality, regulatory, and legislative standards as outlined in the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act.

The Resident and Building Safety Manager will be a key point of contact for the Building Safety Regulator, preparing reports for both internal governance and external regulatory bodies. You will lead on resident engagement for blocks under 18m undergoing remedial works and manage the safety case review cycle, which includes identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing control measures.

Key responsibilities for this Resident and Building Safety Manager position include:

• Ensuring all higher-risk buildings comply with the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Maintaining the Safety Case Report and Golden Thread of information for each Higher-Risk Building (HRB).
• Leading effective resident engagement strategies regarding building and fire safety and retrofit investment.
• Acting as a resident advocate to minimize disruption from surveys and works.
• Overseeing inspections, audits, and building safety checks, as well as conducting site visits with contractors.
• Reviewing and providing critiques of specialist reports, such as fire risk assessments and structural surveys, for accuracy.
• Managing all complaints and compensation related to your activities.

The ideal candidate for this Resident and Building Safety Manager role will have:

• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Order 2005, and related legislation.
• Experience in housing, property compliance, fire safety, or health & safety.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with residents and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in IT and experience using asset and risk management systems.
• A resident-focused approach, with empathy, integrity, and accountability.

Desired, but not essential:

• A relevant qualification in fire safety, building safety, or health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, NVQ, CIOB, IWFM, RICS).
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IOSH, CIH).
• Previous experience working in a social housing environment.

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