Sr. Building Safety & Compliance Manager

The Sr. Building Safety & Compliance Manager will oversee and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and manage building safety protocols within the property industry. This role is based in London and requires an experienced professional to lead safety initiatives effectively.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established social housing provider responsible for maintaining and managing a diverse residential property portfolio.

With resident safety and regulatory compliance at the heart of its operations, the organisation is investing in its Property Services function and is seeking a Senior Building Safety & Compliance Manager to lead all compliance and building safety activities across its housing stock.

This is a strategic and operational leadership opportunity for an experienced compliance professional looking to take ownership of building safety, statutory compliance, contractor performance, governance, and resident engagement within a highly regulated environment.

Description

Lead the operational management of all statutory compliance programmes, including:
Fire Safety
Gas Safety
Electrical Safety
Water Hygiene
Asbestos Management
Lift Safety
Ensure compliance obligations are effectively delivered, monitored, evidenced, and reported.
Oversee building safety activities across residential properties, including high-risk buildings where applicable.
Manage fire risk assessment programmes, compartmentation works, fire safety actions, and wider building safety improvement plans.
Monitor and escalate building safety risks, ensuring issues are appropriately managed and resolved.
Support the development and maintenance of safety case information and building safety records.
Lead assurance frameworks, compliance monitoring, and governance processes.
Maintain risk registers, compliance action plans, and performance reporting mechanisms.
Coordinate audits, inspections, regulatory reviews, and responses to external stakeholders.
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, committees, and governance forums.
Manage compliance contractors, consultants, and specialist suppliers, ensuring contractual and regulatory requirements are met.
Monitor budgets, programme performance, and value-for-money outcomes across compliance services.
Lead resident communication and engagement relating to compliance and building safety matters.
Support the management of challenging access cases and resident safety concerns.
Lead and develop compliance teams, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support emergency planning and major incident response arrangements involving fire, structural, or building safety matters.Profile

Significant experience managing compliance and/or building safety services.
Experience overseeing key compliance workstreams including gas, electrical, fire, asbestos, water hygiene, and lift safety.
Experience managing building safety programmes and resident safety initiatives.
Strong contractor, consultant, and stakeholder management experience.
Experience leading teams and delivering operational service improvements.
Experience producing governance reports, assurance information, and performance data.
Strong understanding of risk management, compliance monitoring, and regulatory assurance.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
A resident-focused approach with a commitment to safety and service excellence.
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
Building Safety Act and associated regulatory requirements.
Social housing compliance and building safety frameworks.
Fire safety legislation and best practice.
Building safety assurance principles and governance requirements.
Resident engagement and safety communication.
Compliance performance monitoring and risk management.
Contractor performance and contract management.
Housing Ombudsman expectations and complaint handling.
Data management, audit requirements, and regulatory reporting.Job Offer

Salary of £64,938 - £68,460
Permanent senior leadership position
Opportunity to lead all building safety and compliance functions across a residential portfolio
Responsibility for statutory compliance, building safety, governance, contractor management, and resident engagement
High-profile role with significant visibility across the organisation
Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and service improvement
Collaborative working environment with strong stakeholder engagement
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
The chance to play a key role in protecting residents and ensuring safe, compliant homes
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed