Building Safety Manager

  • Deverell Smith Ltd
  • Feb 17, 2026
Seasonal Real Estate

Job Description

Title: Building Safety Manager
Location: Bayswater, London
Reports To: Vice President - Property Services
Role Overview
As Building Safety Manager, you'll be the central point of responsibility for building safety, health and safety, and compliance across a national BTR and PBSA portfolio. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on site work, taking expert ownership of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as named Building Safety Manager and lead building safety compliance across BTR, PRS and PBSA schemes
  • Manage health and safety protocols and conduct regular site visits and safety audits
  • Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and all relevant regulations
  • Support the Principal Accountable Person with HRB registration and Building Safety Case Report submission; lead responses to Regulator information requests
  • Develop and manage the Building Safety Resident Engagement Strategy
  • Develop and implement building safety management systems and procedures
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and third-party consultants
  • Organise annual Risk Assessments and Safety Case Reviews; manage action close-out
  • Provide safety training and guidance to on-site teams
  • Manage mandatory occurrence reporting and investigations
  • Maintain comprehensive safety documentation and digital golden thread records
  • Lead Health and Safety and Building Safety Management reporting
  • Manage 3rd party consultants and contractors, including tendering, cost management, and budget delivery

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience in building safety management across multiple sites, ideally within HRB residential property or BTR/PBSA
  • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Safety Act 2022, and fire safety regulations
  • CMIOSH status with IOSH or equivalent; NEBOSH qualification or equivalent certification
  • Relevant qualifications in building safety, fire safety, architecture, engineering, or construction
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong commercial management skills with ability to balance actions with expenditure; good Excel knowledge
  • Experience with digital safety management systems
  • Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to compliance
  • Ability to work independently and travel to UK properties as required