Job Description
Building Safety Manager
Permanent
Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
About the role
Birmingham City Council are looking for experienced and driven Building Safety Managers to lead building safety compliance across the Temporary Accommodation (TA) portfolio. This is a critical role where you will ensure that accommodation provided to residents is safe, compliant and meets all regulatory requirements.
You will play a key role in supporting a service operating at significant scale, with over 5,500 households currently in Temporary Accommodation. As the portfolio continues to grow, strengthening building safety compliance and assurance is a key priority to ensure the Council meets its legal obligations and provides safe, high-quality accommodation.
The Temporary Accommodation estate now operates at a scale comparable to a medium-sized housing provider, with a wide range of property types and locations. This role will ensure that strong building safety oversight, governance and control arrangements are embedded across the full portfolio, aligning with wider City Housing compliance standards.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a developing compliance function, strengthening safety, managing risk, and improving outcomes for residents.
What you will be doing
In this specialist leadership role, you will:
We are looking for a confident and experienced professional who can operate effectively within a complex and highly regulated environment.
You will bring:
Why Join Us?
In return, you'll benefit from flexible working opportunities, a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme, professional development support and the opportunity to work on some of the most significant building safety challenges facing the housing sector today.
If you're passionate about resident safety, regulatory compliance and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification - A10044 Building Safety Manager JDPS.docx
About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).
Building Safety Manager
Permanent
Grade D - £45,091 - £53,460
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 36.5 hours per week
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
About the role
Birmingham City Council are looking for experienced and driven Building Safety Managers to lead building safety compliance across the Temporary Accommodation (TA) portfolio. This is a critical role where you will ensure that accommodation provided to residents is safe, compliant and meets all regulatory requirements.
You will play a key role in supporting a service operating at significant scale, with over 5,500 households currently in Temporary Accommodation. As the portfolio continues to grow, strengthening building safety compliance and assurance is a key priority to ensure the Council meets its legal obligations and provides safe, high-quality accommodation.
The Temporary Accommodation estate now operates at a scale comparable to a medium-sized housing provider, with a wide range of property types and locations. This role will ensure that strong building safety oversight, governance and control arrangements are embedded across the full portfolio, aligning with wider City Housing compliance standards.
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape a developing compliance function, strengthening safety, managing risk, and improving outcomes for residents.
What you will be doing
In this specialist leadership role, you will:
- Lead the oversight and management of building safety across Temporary Accommodation and relevant residential buildings
- Ensure compliance with all relevant building safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and housing standards
- Act as the named Building Safety Manager, supporting the Council (as Accountable Person) to fulfil its statutory duties
- Develop, maintain and manage building safety records, including safety case files and the "golden thread" of information across buildings
- Oversee fire risk assessments, health & safety inspections, and compliance programmes, ensuring all actions are implemented in a timely manner
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure all maintenance, repairs and works are carried out in line with safety requirements and regulations
- Challenge and escalate non-compliance where necessary, ensuring risks are effectively mitigated
- Respond to complex property enquiries, identifying a comprehensive response is implemented and monitored efficiently and effectively
- Lead on risk identification and management across buildings, ensuring proactive management of safety risks throughout the asset lifecycle
- Engage with team members, residents and occupiers on building safety, including developing and implementing resident engagement approaches
- Act as the key point of contact for building safety matters, working with internal teams, contractors and external regulators
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including reporting, assurance and audit processes
- Support the development of systems, processes and governance frameworks to strengthen building safety across the TA portfolio
We are looking for a confident and experienced professional who can operate effectively within a complex and highly regulated environment.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in building safety, compliance, asset management or a related field
- A strong understanding of building safety legislation, fire safety, and health & safety requirements
- Experience of managing building risk, fire risk assessments, or compliance programmes in residential settings
- Knowledge of high-rise or multi-occupancy residential buildings and associated regulatory frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services and with external partners
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risk effectively
- Experience of managing contractors and ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage residents and explain complex safety issues clearly
- The ability to challenge and influence at all levels to ensure safety and compliance
- A proactive and resilient approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Why Join Us?
- Help shape and deliver one of the largest local authority building safety programmes in the country.
- Play a vital role in protecting residents and ensuring safe, compliant homes across Birmingham.
- Influence strategic building safety decisions and work directly with senior leaders and regulators.
- Lead meaningful resident engagement initiatives that improve trust and safety outcomes.
- Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to maintain specialist technical expertise.
- Join a collaborative team committed to innovation, continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.
- Make a lasting impact on the future of housing and building safety within Birmingham City Council.
In return, you'll benefit from flexible working opportunities, a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme, professional development support and the opportunity to work on some of the most significant building safety challenges facing the housing sector today.
If you're passionate about resident safety, regulatory compliance and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification - A10044 Building Safety Manager JDPS.docx
About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).