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Building Safety Manager

Peabody
£55,320
Full-time
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£55,320 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Building Safety Project Manager to support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of building safety across our portfolio of higher risk buildings (HRBs). This role requires in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory processes throughout the lifecycle of HRBs, from design and construction to occupation, including Gateway submissions, development handover, support for Safety Case Reports, and contributing to the Golden Thread of Information.

You will work as part of the Building Safety Team, collaborating closely with Development, Fire Safety and Asset Compliance colleagues, external design and construction partners, and the Building Safety Regulator to ensure high levels of safety, compliance, and transparency. The role involves a combination of office-based work and onsite visits to inspect building safety standards, with flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.

If you are passionate about safety and compliance and have the relevant skills, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience
- Proven experience applying building safety legislation including the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations, Fire Safety Order, and associated secondary legislation and guidance.
- Skilled in navigating procurement routes for design and construction projects with a clear understanding of due diligence for building safety.
- Experienced in managing building control approval processes, including transitional projects and those under the new Gateway regime.
- Knowledgeable about duty holder responsibilities for managing building safety of Higher-Risk Buildings during occupation.
- Ability to review design and construction stage information to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Proficient in managing complex building safety data and documentation, including the Golden Thread of Information.
- Proactive in tracking industry changes, policy developments, and emerging risks related to building safety.

About you
Passionate about building safety and compliance, collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Comfortable balancing office work with onsite inspections and able to adapt to flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or professional experience in building safety, construction, or related disciplines are expected to support the role.

Expiry date: 15/10/2025
Building Safety Manager
Company
Peabody
Salary
£55,320
Job Type
Full-time
Location
London
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious
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Peabody

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About us
We're at a particularly exciting point in our story: Catalyst joined the Peabody Group as a subsidiary on 1 April 2022, and should fully merge in April 2023. The new organisation will be responsible for 104,000 homes, with 220,000 residents across London and the South East of England. By joining together, we’ll go further and faster with our plans to improve our services, invest in our homes and communities and create innovative solutions to the challenges of carbon consumption and building safety. If you join us you'll be part of something special: fulfilling your ambitions and working with people who truly care. We offer great opportunities to develop and grow and a range of flexible benefits. You'll also have the chance to work with colleagues who want to help people make the most of their lives. We need talented employees who want to make a difference. If this sounds like you we can’t wait to meet you.
Metrics we Are Proud of
4000+
Employees paid the Real or London Living Wage
38%
of our board members are women
20%
Social value weighting in procurement activities
Benefits
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Mental Health
Free, confidential assistance programme for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for therapy.
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Health and Wellness
Annual allowance to spend on health benefits e.g. gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme and dental insurance
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Giving Back
We also offer payroll giving to charity and you can take two working days to volunteer in the community.
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Flexible Working
We're happy to talk flexible working, including part-time, compressed hours or from home.
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Learning & Development
Multiple opportunities for L&D, including mentoring, career coaching, apprenticeships or e-learning
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Support
We have a team of employee supporters, who can help you access information, support and guidance
Our Commitments
Living Wage Employer
Disability Confident
Hiring Local
Building Diverse Workforces
Climate Conscious