Building Safety Manager

An excellent role… Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post

As Building Safety Case Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the Council’s compliance with fire and health & safety regulations, including Building Safer Futures. You’ll work closely with the Building Manager to ensure effective safety management across the Council.

You’ll prepare and commission Building Safety Cases, Fire Risk Assessments, and EWS1 certificates. You’ll also be required to manage assigned projects, ensuring the agreed outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.

You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation

The Person

You’ll hold a degree in Fire Safety Engineering, be a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Fire Engineers or possess an equivalent qualification or relevant experience.

You should also be able to demonstrate substantial experience in preparing Building Safety Cases and Fire Risk Assessments, possessing working knowledge of building regulations and fire safety legislation.

The ability to manage complex projects and ensure compliance with safety standards is essential for success in this role. You’ll also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Why join us?

We know people achieve their best when they feed valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment