Building Safety Manager

Amplius•Boston, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amplius is seeking a Building Safety Manager to lead the team responsible for fire risk assessments, fire door inspections and premises inspections across its blocks. The role ensures building safety risks are identified, assessed and acted upon, and provides clear assurance to senior leaders, the Board and regulators. The manager leads, supports and develops the Asset Compliance team, monitors contractors and internal teams, and oversees the recording, prioritisation, escalation and completion of inspection findings and remedial actions. The role also maintains building safety records and reporting, supports compliance with building and fire safety legislation, and works with customers and stakeholders to communicate safety activity and use feedback to improve services. The role supports procurement and contract management, oversees budgets, chairs contractor management meetings and uses performance and contract data to identify trends, manage risk and drive service improvements. It is full-time and permanent, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule of 9am to 5:15pm and a one-hour break. The position is hybrid, with a weekly presence in Rushden, Peterborough, Boston or Milton Keynes.

Requirements

A relevant building safety, fire safety or housing compliance qualification at Level 3 or above, or equivalent demonstrable training and experience.
A Level 4 QCF recognised housing management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
Strong knowledge of building and fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety (England) Regulations, and their application within social housing.
Strong analytical and data management skills, including the ability to interpret performance information, identify issues and support informed decision-making.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and other stakeholders.
A quality-focused and accountable approach, strong problem-solving skills, and confidence to challenge and drive change.

Responsibilities

Lead the team delivering fire risk assessments, fire door inspections and premises inspections across Amplius blocks.
Ensure building safety risks, inspection findings and remedial actions are accurately recorded, prioritised, escalated and tracked through to completion.
Monitor contractor and internal team performance, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
Maintain high-quality building safety records and reporting, providing reliable assurance and supporting compliance with relevant legislation.
Lead, support and develop the Asset Compliance team, promoting excellent customer service and addressing performance issues where required.
Work with customers and stakeholders to keep them informed about building safety activity and use feedback and complaints to support continuous improvement.
Use performance and contract data to identify trends, manage risk and improve the service.
Support procurement and contract management, oversee budgets and chair contractor management meetings.