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Are you an experienced Health &amp; Safety professional with a keen interest in Residential Building Safety? Are you ready for a new challenge in 2025 and would you like to be working with a diverse portfolio of prestigious properties mainly across the North West supporting an experienced and dynamic team of property managers? This fantastic Manchester based employer offer a great package and an interesting opportunity for you to shape and develop their already robust compliance strategy of building safety regulations. This is a real chance to drive change and continuous improvement in all things health and safety What you will be doing as a Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Providing guidance and support to the Property Management team, in respect of general building and fire safety</li><li>Managing consultant and client relationships in preparation of Building Safety Case documentation</li><li>Handling submissions of documentation under Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations</li><li>Supporting Property Management team with Fire Risk Assessment matters, working with Building Safety Coordinator to ensure annual reviews are booked and attended on time, with correct documentation prepared in advance</li><li>Taking a pro-active approach to managing risk across a diverse portfolio of residential buildings</li><li>Ensuring compliance with company policies</li><li>Continuous development and improvement of company H&amp;S procedures and policies</li><li>Offering technical guidance to colleagues, training and support, to ensure a culture of safety</li><li>Managing and responding to incidents on site as required</li><li>Responsibility for mandatory reporting under RRFSO and Building Safety Act</li><li>Managing relationships with regional Fire Services and Regulatory bodies</li><li>Maintaining up to date Resident Engagement Strategies</li><li>Maintain a regime of Fire Door inspections across the PM team</li><li>Maintain an excellent standard of knowledge of Building Safety issues across the business</li></ul>What is required for the role of Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Experience managing H&amp;S within residential buildings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, RRFSO and supporting guidance</li><li>Experience in working with, developing or maintaining Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports for high-rise buildings</li><li>NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification or working towards is desirable</li><li>An understanding of internal communications, reporting to and advising senior colleagues and ability to guide key clients</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written organisational skills</li><li>Financial acumen</li><li>Ability to produce reports and maintain accurate records</li><li>Problem solving and decision-making skills</li><li>IT Literate (experience of using Microsoft products and bespoke systems)</li></ul>What you will LOVE about the role of Building Health &amp; Safety Manager: <ul><li>Salary up to GBP50000 dependant on experience</li><li>Working hours Monday-Friday 08:30 to 17:00</li><li>Based in their central office in Manchester</li><li>Great career development opportunities</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributary pension scheme</li><li>Employee life assurance</li><li>Office lunches</li><li>Birthday day off!</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Discount scheme</li><li>Casual Fridays</li><li>Length of service rewards and employee of the month</li><li>Social events including Summer and Winter parties</li></ul>If you would like to apply please send you CV to us today! Apply now by sending your CV. We aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 days. If you haven't been contacted within 2 days your application has been unsuccessful. Please check our website and apply directly for any other suitable positions you see. We apologise that we are unable to contact everyone in person and thank you for your interest. Jobwise Ltd is an employment agency and the details sent in your application may be stored on our secure database.

Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager (5494) Are you an experienced design or construction professional with an interest in Building Safety? Would you thrive leading teams through complex regulatory frameworks in a collaborative manner? Are you considering what's next for your career? Why not step into a strategic role as a Building Safety Manager at Laing O'Rourke, where you'll be at the heart of driving step change in building safety. Lead the development and maintenance of our Building Safety Management System and Principal Dutyholder capability, navigate complex regulations, and promote a culture of building safety and excellence. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality buildings, making a significant impact on the construction industry The Opportunity: Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Building Safety Manager to support the maintenance and implementation of the Building Safety Management System and the business's Principal Dutyholder capability for Building Regulations (and CDM). The Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Manager is a key member of the Building Safety &amp; Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work-winning through to detailed delivery. This is a key role, requiring knowledge on building safety processes and building regulations, plus a working knowledge of regulations related to higher-risk buildings. It requires an individual that acts as the conscience of the business. The role exists to assist in setting and shaping the Quality and Build Safety culture. What will the role look like? <ul> <li>Supporting the development, maintenance and implementation of the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System which includes procedures, processes, guidance and templates. Capitalise on lessons learned and learning from experience. Regularly update and refine documentation to reflect best practices and regulatory changes. Develop and implement standardised procedures and templates to streamline compliance efforts across projects.</li> <li>Supporting the development and maintenance of the business's Principal Dutyholder capability for building regulations (and CDM), ensuring projects are supported in navigating these requirements through the project lifecycle.</li> <li>Acting as a key contact for principal dutyholder designated individuals ensuring functional support is provided and appointments are current.</li> <li>Coordinating with consultants on principal dutyholder advisory services. This involves working closely with design consultants to provide expert advice on principal dutyholder responsibilities, ensuring that all parties are aware of their duties and required deliverables, and that compliance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.</li> <li>Collaborating with discipline leads to ensure the competence requirements associated with the Building Safety Act and associated secondary legislation, and Building Regulations are embedded into the relevant career tool kits and role profiles for individuals. This is to include supporting the demonstration of organisational competence.</li> <li>Supporting the development and delivery of training programs related to building regulations and building safety. Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make improvements as needed.</li> <li>Monitoring and track changes in the regulatory landscape, communicating implications and necessary mitigations to the business. Stay informed about legislative developments and industry trends that may impact Building Safety.</li> <li>Supporting design teams in ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, and</li> </ul>secondary legislation to the Building Safety Act, and all relevant guidance. This includes providing clear and precise guidance on regulatory requirements and ensuring all design aspects adhere to safety standards. <ul> <li>Assisting the Building Safety Technical Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company's vision and values in all design management activities</li> </ul>What skills &amp; experience are we looking for? <ul> <li>Approx 10 years' experience. Deep and broad experience of managing design, and construction projects.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring clear understanding across all project stages.</li> <li>Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders, to maintain compliance, and deliver projects to the highest standards.</li> <li>Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives. • Business acumen and an ability to identify and articulate value and opportunities with a customer focus.</li> <li>Technical and Quality opportunity and risk management.</li> <li>Highly skilled and able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise and deliver in a complex and fast paced environment.</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Chartered (or working towards) Professional Membership with RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent.</li> </ul>About us:We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace. We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email <a href="mailto:resourcingteam@laingorourke.com" target="_blank">resourcingteam@laingorourke.com</a> #LI-KW1

Job Advert Job Role: Building Safety Manager Location: Worcester Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday At Innovus, we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services. As a Building Safety Manager, you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK's property sector. We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and services across the property industry. Role Overview: The Building Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with all building and fire safety regulations and guidance, overseeing safety assessments, managing remediation programmes, and securing appropriate funding to address building safety issues via the various routes available. This role is critical in ensuring the safety and integrity of buildings, especially in high-rise and high-risk buildings, while aligning with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated safety regulations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the ongoing building safety assessments, risk mitigation, remediation of identified hazards, and manage financial aspects related to building safety measures such as funding and recovery of loaned funds. Key Responsibilities: <ol> <li>Building Safety Assessment:</li></ol><ul> <li>Assist with the coordination, planning, oversight and delivery of comprehensive third party safety assessments of buildings to identify potential hazards and risks, and non-compliance with safety standards, particularly focusing on high-rise residential and high-risk buildings in relation to Building Safety Act.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of building assessments, recommendations and actions, including key safety data and documentation, in line with the 'golden thread' principles.</li> <li>Ensure all safety assessments consider the full building lifecycle, identifying long-term risks and areas requiring immediate action.</li> <li>Ensure all recommendations arising from safety assessments are appropriately actioned and resolved by the responsible entity in the prescribed timeframes.</li> <li>Engage with residents, building occupants, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication of safety risks and any required actions. (I would see this in conjunction with the comms manager position we are to fill within Innovus)</li> <li>Remediation Management:</li></ul><ul> <li>Assist with the coordination, planning and oversight of remediation projects to address safety concerns identified during safety assessments, including both fire safety and structural issues, for example external wall systems issues, internal compartmentation defects, structural reinforcement, etc.</li> <li>Supervise and provide governance for the entire remediation process, from initial design and planning through to mobilisation, execution and completion, ensuring work is completed on time.</li> <li>Proactively manage risks associated with building safety during remediation, identifying both immediate and long-term safety concerns and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and construction teams to ensure safety measures are implemented in accordance with legal and technical requirements.</li> <li>Conduct post-remediation reviews to verify that all risks have been appropriately mitigated and buildings meet safety compliance standards.</li> <li>Provide ongoing support to building occupants during remediation works, ensuring minimal disruption and clear communication on project timelines. (see collaboration with comms manager)</li> <li>Funding and Financial Management:</li></ul><ul> <li>Lead the identification and application for government and regulatory funding streams, including grants and financial support available for remediation and building safety improvements (e.g., Building Safety Fund, Cladding Safety Scheme, etc.).</li> <li>Prepare and submit funding applications, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance requirements are met.</li> <li>Manage the allocation of funding to ensure it is used effectively for the intended purpose.</li> <li>Regulatory Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement:</li></ul><ul> <li>Work with Statutory Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and related safety regulations, including fire safety and health &amp; safety requirements.</li> <li>Collaborate with internal and external teams, and external stakeholders, including engineers, architects, surveyors, legal advisors, management companies, developers, and residents, to ensure a shared understanding of building safety requirements.</li> <li>Ensure ongoing communication with appointed property managers and third-party appointed property managers, RTM directors, etc. to ensure the client has a comprehensive understanding of the safety of its buildings and ongoing steps to maintain safety.</li> <li>Keep up to date with changes in building safety regulations, disseminating key information to relevant stakeholders to ensure continued compliance. Key Requirements:</li> <li>Education:</li></ul><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Surveying, Engineering, Health &amp; Safety, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li> <li>Professional qualifications in building safety management or fire safety, such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar. Experience:</li> <li>Proven experience (5+ years) in managing building safety, with a strong focus on building assessments, remediation projects, and compliance with building safety regulations.</li> <li>Practical experience in overseeing building safety remediation projects, including fire safety improvements, cladding remediation, and structural works (desired).</li> <li>Familiarity with government funding schemes related to building safety, such as the Building Safety Fund or other financial support programs.</li> <li>Understanding of the role of the Building Safety Regulator and obligations placed on Building Owners by the Building Safety Act.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience working in high-rise or high-risk residential environments is preferred. Skills:</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, fire safety regulations, and relevant building safety standards.</li> <li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage complex safety remediation projects from inception to completion.</li> <li>Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets, funding applications, and cost control related to building safety.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with residents, contractors, and regulatory bodies effectively.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Personal Attributes:</li> <li>Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage complex safety and remediation projects effectively.</li> <li>Proactive and solutions-focused, with a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.</li> <li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, capable of leading teams and coordinating across multiple departments.</li></ul>The Benefits Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We'll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to promoting diversity at Innovus and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants. Innovus is an inclusive employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. If you have an additional need at any stage of our recruitment and selection process do speak to one of our team to let us know how we can accommodate you. Ready to apply? Click the below apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. If you meet the criteria for the role, we'll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend a first interview with the hiring manager and another member of our team.

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