We are currently working with a leading Social Housing provider in South Manchester, who are looking for a Building Safety Manager on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position, offering a generous pension scheme and hybrid working. The salary for the role is up to £51,366.00 dependent on experience

The ideal candidate will have extensive Building Safety knowledge, and would have worked within a public sector organisation before.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the Building Safety Team, ensuring risk assessments, inspections, and resident engagement are delivered to high standards and aligned with Building Safety Act requirements

• Developing and maintaining the Golden Thread of building information, ensuring accurate, accessible, and up-to-date records across the asset lifecycle

• Preparing, implementing, and regularly reviewing Safety Case Reports to demonstrate effective risk management and compliance

• Acting as the duty holder and subject matter expert on building safety legislation, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations and regulatory frameworks

• Managing external consultants, contractors, and suppliers, overseeing procurement, contract negotiations, and permit-to-work systems

• Collaborating with Property, Compliance, and Fire Safety teams to deliver projects that meet safety, budget, and quality requirements

• Engaging with residents through structured resident engagement strategies, ensuring clear communication on safety measures and remediation works

• Representing the organisation in external forums with regulators, local authorities, housing providers, and government bodies to share best practice and influence policy

About you:

• Ideally hold a HNC/HND or relevant Building Surveying / Building Safety degree

• Demonstrable experience in fire safety works and a strong understanding of building safety regulations

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, Flexible Start/Finish Times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.