The Building Safety Manager role is responsible for managing LBHF HRRBs in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022, maintaining the Golden Thread of Information for LBHF HRRBs 18m and above. This includes producing safety case reports, Fire and Emergency files for all HRRBs, as well as higher-risk buildings, which may include high-rise sheltered and hostel accommodation.
Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters to the Accountable person within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional at hearings, adjudications, and legal proceedings.
* Prepare safety case files and Safety Case reports for submission to the Building Safety regulator / HSE.
* Manage resident engagement within high-rise and/or higher-risk building stock, ensuring that fire/structural safety concerns are recorded, monitored, and addressed appropriately.
* Manage direct liaison between LBHF and the Building Safety Regulator.
* Prepare specifications of works for one-off projects to ensure compliance with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
* Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and inspect the quality of work undertaken during planned programmes.
* Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure high standards of fire safety management are maintained.
* Collaborate with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing LBHF Fire Risk Assessments, undertake joint inspections, identify remedies, monitor works, and produce reports for the Health and Safety Manager.
* Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractors' works to ensure approved materials and products are used across the stock.
* Prepare and present fire safety information to tenants and leaseholders, including articles for resident newsletters.
* Meet with vulnerable tenants to provide fire safety advice.
* Assist the Health and Safety Manager in developing, reviewing, and maintaining Fire Safety strategies, policies, and a Fire Safety database.
* Prepare reports on fire safety as required.
* Prioritize and address all resident complaints and member inquiries in accordance with the Council's timescales and standards, aiming for resolution to the customer's satisfaction.
* Provide positive intervention and management support based on specialist knowledge and research.
* Offer consistent service while managing stressful situations and fluctuating demands.
* Work flexibly in response to job demands, including dealing with emergency situations and occasional work beyond normal office hours.
* Build and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, technological advances, and best practices relevant to this role, ensuring it is translated into action.
If you are interested in this role, please send your updated CV in the first instance.
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