Building Safety Manager
UPP Group Holdings Limited
United Kingdom
Published 1 week ago
Health and safety
Here at UPP we partner with 16 universities across England and Wales including at Reading, Oxford, London, Swansea, Plymouth, Exeter, Lancaster, Leeds, Hull, Nottingham, York and Loughborough. We manage c.650 blocks with 42 High Rise Buildings (HRB's). Our goal is for UPP to become a sector leader for Fire and Building Safety compliance ensuring our residents remain safe in their homes.
We currently have a great opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join our team to lead the delivery of Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports to provide to the Regulator when invited to apply for their Building Assessment Certificate. The role will be responsible for capturing and recording evidence that supports the Golden Thread and Building Safety Case Reports, with continued management of all relevant documentation for each building.
This role will support the Hard FM Directorate, Fire and Building Safety Team in ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and lead on all aspects of building safety on behalf of UPP.
Responsible for establishing governance over these sites providing specialist advice and guidance within Building Safety to the operational teams on technical matters whilst working in line with our values and behaviours, acting as an ambassador for UPP with our university partners, students, and colleagues across the business.
Working in partnership with other internal stakeholders in respect of lifecycle works, building and asset specifications and new build handovers, whilst collaborating with the UPP Safety, Health and Wellbeing team, ensuring that all work elements are delivered in line with UPP's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Regular contact with the site-based teams will be required, including attendance to the Building Safety Forum and regular engagement with Regulatory Bodies, UPP Partners, UPP Group functions and our residents.
This is a home based role with travel to our university sites across the UK.
We are looking for you to already be working in a similar role and environment, have significant experience in building safety, a good knowledge of relevant building safety legislation, building regulations and technical standards, along with membership of IFE, IFSM or similar.
You will already have gained experience of dealing with varying stakeholder groups, such as residents, staff, contractors, enforcing authorities and government agencies, plus be competent in compiling reports, updating and maintaining detailed information systems, ensuring that data is logged accurately and consistently.
You will have excellent communication skills both verbally and presentation with a customer focused approach and the ability to take on a varied workload whilst demonstrating initiative with a proactive and flexible attitude.
Overall, you will be comfortable explaining building safety issues clearly to internal and external stakeholders with the ability to challenge when required and flag any risks/issues.
Experience in higher education or other accommodation sector experience would also be an advantage for this role.
In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes private healthcare, pension, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days, cycle to work scheme and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays: as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
By joining UPP, you will become a part of our talented, and dedicated team who work with energy, pace, and passion every day to deliver the very best customer-focused experience for our partners and student residents.
We currently have a great opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join our team to lead the delivery of Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports to provide to the Regulator when invited to apply for their Building Assessment Certificate. The role will be responsible for capturing and recording evidence that supports the Golden Thread and Building Safety Case Reports, with continued management of all relevant documentation for each building.
This role will support the Hard FM Directorate, Fire and Building Safety Team in ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and lead on all aspects of building safety on behalf of UPP.
Responsible for establishing governance over these sites providing specialist advice and guidance within Building Safety to the operational teams on technical matters whilst working in line with our values and behaviours, acting as an ambassador for UPP with our university partners, students, and colleagues across the business.
Working in partnership with other internal stakeholders in respect of lifecycle works, building and asset specifications and new build handovers, whilst collaborating with the UPP Safety, Health and Wellbeing team, ensuring that all work elements are delivered in line with UPP's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Regular contact with the site-based teams will be required, including attendance to the Building Safety Forum and regular engagement with Regulatory Bodies, UPP Partners, UPP Group functions and our residents.
This is a home based role with travel to our university sites across the UK.
We are looking for you to already be working in a similar role and environment, have significant experience in building safety, a good knowledge of relevant building safety legislation, building regulations and technical standards, along with membership of IFE, IFSM or similar.
You will already have gained experience of dealing with varying stakeholder groups, such as residents, staff, contractors, enforcing authorities and government agencies, plus be competent in compiling reports, updating and maintaining detailed information systems, ensuring that data is logged accurately and consistently.
You will have excellent communication skills both verbally and presentation with a customer focused approach and the ability to take on a varied workload whilst demonstrating initiative with a proactive and flexible attitude.
Overall, you will be comfortable explaining building safety issues clearly to internal and external stakeholders with the ability to challenge when required and flag any risks/issues.
Experience in higher education or other accommodation sector experience would also be an advantage for this role.
In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes private healthcare, pension, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days, cycle to work scheme and 29 days holiday plus bank holidays: as well as discounts from a variety of top retailers, restaurants gyms and more. Check out our website for more information about UPP, our culture and benefits.
UPP welcome all applications and recognise the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents, and our university partners.
We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.
Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect, are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.
By joining UPP, you will become a part of our talented, and dedicated team who work with energy, pace, and passion every day to deliver the very best customer-focused experience for our partners and student residents.