Building Safety Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£60,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Warrington, WA1 1HG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Your new company is a social housing provider based in the North West who require a remote/hybrid working Building Safety Manager.

Your new role

Lead on compliance with building safety legislation, ensuring all residential properties meet statutory requirements including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Regulations, gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene and lift safety obligations.

Develop, implement and maintain the organisation's Building Safety Management System, including safety cases, risk assessments, policies, procedures and resident engagement strategies.

Oversee the delivery of building safety inspections, audits and remedial programmes, ensuring that identified risks are effectively managed, and compliance records are accurately maintained.

Act as the key liaison with regulators, local authorities, fire and rescue services, contractors and residents, providing expert advice on building safety matters and driving a positive safety culture across the housing stock.

Manage building safety budgets, contractors and specialist consultants, monitoring performance, reporting on compliance KPIs, and ensuring timely completion of corrective actions and improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in a similar role and ideally membership to a relevant governing body e.g.

MCIH / FCIH

MIFireE / GIFireE

MRICS / FRICS

MCIOB / FCIOB

CMIOSH

IMaPS / CMaPS

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive an excellent opportunity on a 12-month FTC basis and the opportunity to work in a relaxed, friendly team on a hybrid/remote working basis.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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