Details:
- Location: London
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
Key Responsibilities
Building Safety & Compliance
* Own, deliver and regularly review building safety policies, procedures, management plans and processes.
* Lead the Building Safety Case programme, including oversight of registration of in-scope buildings with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Quality assure Building Safety Case Reports and associated fire and structural risk assessments.
* Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and secondary legislation.
* Act as the councils subject matter expert for all building safety matters.
* Own and deliver Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes.
* Drive delivery of the golden thread of building safety information across all WCC housing assets.
* Deliver the building safety competency framework in line with PAS 8672 standards.
Leadership & Governance
* Line manage a multidisciplinary team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, Resident Engagement Officer and Administrator.
* Report directly to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety, providing regular updates on compliance, remediation progress, KPIs and risks.
* Chair and host Building Safety Committee meetings.
* Horizon scan for legislative and regulatory changes impacting building safety.
Programme & Project Delivery
* Oversee allocation and tracking of building safety actions across reactive and planned works programmes.
* Support procurement of consultants and remediation contractors outside existing frameworks where required.
* Contribute to or manage client briefs for fire and safety improvement works.
* Support Gateway submissions and works on in-scope buildings.
* Review specifications and technical drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and British Standards.
* Oversee delivery and completion of building safety case reports in collaboration with Heads of Service.
Stakeholder & Resident Engagement
* Provide expert advice to internal departments on fire and building safety matters.
* Work with Housing teams to support PEEP development.
* Ensure robust resident engagement strategies and building safety information packs are delivered across all HRBs.
* Liaise with Leaseholder Services on Section 20 consultations, and support planning, building control and listed building consent processes where required.
* Engage with residents, leaseholders, councillors and external partners to promote a strong building safety culture.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance