Building Safety Manager

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than , people live in our homes.If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.Work for Orbit. Believe in people.The roleThis role is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Group's statutory duties as set out in the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act, and compliance obligations by managing all 11m+ buildings in accordance with the Safety Case Report and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Building Assurance Certificate.This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46, homes.What you'll achieveTo apply the principles of BS, including Plan, Do, Check, Act, across all our activities on building safety and ensuring that all relevant aspects of Health and Safety legislation and Building Regulations are adhered to in all circumstances relating to buildings within the portfolio, taking into full consideration recommendations in the revised Building Regulatory regimeTo prepare and maintain Safety Case reports for auditing by the Building Safety Regulator, to ensure the building remain compliant in line with the Act and closely monitor the completion of any resulting actionsTo prepare and manage the hazards and risks of the HRB’s through producing, maintaining and audit/updating bow tie risk assessments to reduce risksSupport the Building Safety Leader to review, update and implement as required the resident engagements strategy, MOR policy, Building safety policy and any other policy required to meet the building safety actAct as the Group’s expert on all new legislation relating to building safety and fire safety and ensure that the correct systems and services are in place to meet our obligationsTo provide technical guidance and critical support to other departments to ensure that works are carried out to meet all regulatory requirements. Such as Building control consents through Planned investments and replacementsEnsure fire risk structure assessments are undertaken and reviewed regularly and any recommendations are undertaken in a timely mannerBuild and manage internal and external relationships including Procurement consortia, consultants, contractors, statutory authorities, and other public bodies through which we deliver services, in order to drive H&S culture across Orbit Group and its partnersWhat you'll bringEssential skillsEducated to degree level in a property related subject or relevant professional qualification or able to demonstrate extensive relevant experience and equivalent knowledge.National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).Sound technical knowledge of Fire Safety, Asbestos, Building services including Gas, Mechanical & Electrical services.Experience and knowledge of managing external providers and varying delivery models.Desirable skillsExperience and knowledge of setting and managing maintenance budgets.Extensive management experience and demonstrable people management and leadership skills.Why Orbit?Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.A purpose to feel proud ofWe’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.How we hireWe aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:Online applicationInterview(s)Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.