Building Safety & Compliance Officer - Full Time - £39,039 per year
Our Asset Management Team is currently seeking a Building Safety and Compliance Officer who will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of our buildings.
As a Building Safety and Compliance Officer, you will be reviewing Hightown’s properties and carrying out any necessary risk assessments by physically inspecting the properties.
You will need experience in building safety and maintenance and be knowledgeable about building safety and statutory requirements related to occupied residential properties.
This role requires a recognised qualification in a property-related field (focused on building construction or surveying) which is essential.
You will play an important part in Hightown meeting its health and safety and legislative obligations, including our compliance with the Building Safety Bill, Fire Safety Act, and other related regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Carrying out building assessments and risk evaluations to support planning for necessary works not covered under building guarantee claims.
2. Assisting the Building Safety Lead Manager in liaising with regulatory and enforcement bodies concerning building and fire safety, including submitting government returns within set deadlines.
3. Developing and producing proposals for any building upgrade works required, considering any impact on residents at all stages.
4. Helping to create accurate digital records for each of Hightown’s buildings, including as-built drawings, materials used, and building construction types (e.g., traditional build, timber frame).
5. Supporting the compliance team in meeting statutory obligations and KPIs, covering areas such as electrical testing, gas servicing, legionella testing, risk assessments, lifting equipment, PAT testing, asbestos, automatic gates, playground equipment, and fire safety.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements:
1. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work-related tasks.
2. A property-related qualification, with a focus on building safety, construction, surveying, or similar.
Our Benefits:
1. 33 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
2. Competitive salary of £39,039 per year (based on a 35-hour week)
3. Monthly attendance bonus
4. Life assurance cover (three times your annual salary)
5. Access to favourable discounts and savings at high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas
6. Ongoing training opportunities to develop your career
7. Employee support and health & wellbeing services
8. Free access to on-site gym
Closing Date: Sunday 9th March 2025
We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
Hightown is an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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