Building Safety Manager

at  Tower Hamlets Community Housing

ABOUT THCH

When you become a part of THCH, you have the opportunity to contribute to work that goes beyond bricks and mortar – work that changes lives and creates lasting impact. By offering local, sustainable, and affordable services delivered by talented people, we create places people are proud to call home.
If you are passionate about community development, bursting with fresh ideas and innovative approaches, and looking for challenging yet rewarding projects, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey.

The role we are looking for is a Building Safety Manager that has a good understanding of building safety and fire safety. However, it is equally important that the right candidate has the right behaviours and values for the role, holding the safety of our residents at the heart of everything they do.
The role will involve being the responsible person for the organisation in relation to building safety and fire safety, in line with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety (England) Regulations. You will be responsible for a portfolio of high and medium rise buildings across the THCH stock, which includes providing assurance of the safety of these buildings.
Regular duties will include, completing site inspections of the buildings within your portfolio, constructing and reviewing building safety cases for the high-rise buildings and working closely with the Compliance Team, ensuring quality is upheld.
You will work closely with relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to, the London Fire Brigade, external fire consultants and contractors, Tower Hamlets Council and internal teams within THCH.
You will lead on the construction and review of the building safety engagement strategies for our high-rise buildings in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act.