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The Company - Building Safety Officer - Housing Association:Castlefield Recruitment are working with a regional housing association who are looking to recruit a Building Safety Officer on a permanent basis. This is an agile working position with a mixture of office, site and home working.
The Role - Building Safety Officer - Housing Association:
- The Building Safety Officer will support the Building Safety Manager in ensuring that buildings are compliant with relevant UK building safety regulations. The role will assist in routine safety checks, record-keeping, and coordination of safety-related activities, contributing to the overall safety and wellbeing of residents and building users.
- Support the Building Safety Manager in monitoring building safety compliance in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Order.
- Conduct site inspections and report any safety concerns or defects.
- Assist with updating and maintaining accurate building safety records and documentation (Golden Thread information).
- Instruct and manage contractors to ensure timely servicing of the building.
- Support the coordination of safety-related maintenance, inspections, and remedial works.
- Help with the preparation of safety reports, audits, and risk assessments.
- Liaise with residents and contractors regarding safety access and minor issues.
The Person - Building Safety Officer - Housing Association::
- Some experience in building safety, facilities management, fire safety, or health & safety within a residential environment.
- Experience of coordinating programmes of work and monitoring contractors for the delivery of such works.
- Basic understanding of building safety legislation and fire safety principles.
- Relevant qualification (or working towards) such as Level 2 Compliance, IOSH, NEBOSH, Fire Safety qualification, or equivalent.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to follow procedures, maintain records, and report issues effectively.
- Competent IT skills for record-keeping and reporting purposes.
