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Building Safety Case Manager

Up to £401.79 per day Umbrella
 
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Paolo Moraldo Managing Consultant – Asset Management, Property Services & Compliance

Job Description

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Building Safety Case Manager to join a West London Local Authority. This will be an interim position paying £401.79p/d Umbrella

My client are looking for someone who can Manage a team of risk assessors / surveyors and overseeing the work of consultants whilst providing fire safety surveying expertise, support and advice to ensure the housing stock is inspected, managed and maintained in accordance with the Fire safety Act, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and any other appropriate Health and Safety Legislation.

Job Purpose:

The Building Safety Manager role is being responsible for Managing the HRRBs in accordance with the Building Safety Act 2022 in alignment to and with maintaining the Golden Thread of Information for the HRRBs 18m and above. Producing safety case (reports), Fire and Emergency files for all HRRBs as well as higher-risk buildings which may include high rise sheltered and hostel accommodation.

Day to day duties:

  • Provide specialist professional and technical advice and reports on all matters to the Accountable person within the functionality of the service, including undertaking the role of professional at hearings, adjudications and legal proceedings etc.
  • Prepare safety case files and Safety Case reports for submission to the Building Safety regulator / HSE.
  • Manage resident engagement within high-rise and/or higher-risk building stock, particularly in ensuring that fire / structural safety concerns are recorded, monitored and dealt with appropriately.
  • Managing direct liaison between my client and the Building Safety Regulator.
  • Prepare specifications of works for one off projects as required to ensure that my client is fully compliant with current statutory Health & Safety and Fire regulations.
  • Work closely with the Planned and Capital Team and post inspect quality of work undertaken during planned programmes.
  • Undertake regular random inspections within the housing stock to ensure a high standard fire safety management is maintained.
  • Work with the London Fire Brigade's inspector responsible for auditing Fire Risk Assessments. Undertake joint inspections on selected buildings, identify remedies, monitor works and produce reports on the results to the Health and Safety Manager.
  • Provide advice to and audit/inspect repair and maintenance contractor's works so that approved materials and products are used across the stock.
  • Prepare and give presentations to tenants and leaseholders on fire safety and prepare articles and advice on fire safety for inclusion within resident's newsletters.
  • Meet with vulnerable tenants to provide them with advice on fire safety.
  • Assist the Health and Safety manager in developing, reviewing and maintaining Fire Safety strategies, policies and a Fire Safety database.
  • Prepare reports on fire safety as and when required.
  • Prioritise and deal with all resident complaints and members enquiries in accordance with the Council's timescales and standards and aim to resolve them to the customer's satisfaction.
  • The role is one of positive intervention and management support based on specialist knowledge and research.
  • The role is required to offer consistent service while coping with stressful situations and fluctuating demands and pressures.
  • There is a requirement to work flexibly in response to the demands of the job, which may require dealing with emergency situations and working beyond normal office hours on occasions.
  • Build and maintain effective and productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain own up to date knowledge of legislation, advances in technology and best practice relating to the functionality of this post and ensure that it is translated into action.
  • Contribute to the development of policy, practice, procedures and service planning for Asset Management and Property Services and participate in projects, working groups, service developments, audits and reviews as directed.
  • Carry out other duties commensurate with their grade and directed by Head of Service
  • Keep up to date with all changes in building regulations, policies and best practice, research new building products and ensure we are compliant with legislation and good practice.
  • The role holder will be required to work closely and proactively with service managers across the Economy identifying fire safety requirements and advising on how to meet those requirements.
  • Regular contacts will be with colleagues across the Council including HR colleagues, Senior Managers, Council Committees, Members and Lead Members, other Local Authorities, Trade Unions, and a range of internal and external working groups.

Title: Building Safety Case Manager

Day Rate: £401.79p/d Umbrella

Location: Hammersmith, West London

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