Jobs

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Asset Management and Improvement team as a Building Safety Manager.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to play a key role in shaping and implementing our council’s strategies for Building, Structural & Fire Safety across all High-Rise Buildings.

As Building Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the management of the Building Safety Work streams on blocks assigned to you, and related projects including project planning, preparing project briefs and assisting with the management of the Building Safety programme. You will assist with the implementation of the council’s Building Safety strategy ensuring buildings and services meet the needs of the people that live & work in them.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with the following abilities:

• Able to undertake Building Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments and acquire/collate all relevant “Golden Thread” information and the safety case report that comply with the requirements of The Building Safety Act 22.
• Able to undertake type 1 to type 4 fire risk assessments of HRA owned domestic premises including High Risk Residential Buildings and business premises
• Able to be a technical authority on all aspects of building safety to support the wider business.
• Able to manage a program of audits and inspections ensuring safety case is always current based on review dates.
• Residential (HRB) Building Management experience.

Qualification Requirements for this role

• Level 4 diploma in fire risk assessments
• Hold or committed to achieving CIOB Level 6 diploma in building safety management or similar
• Current Knowledge of and Experience working with the Building Safety Act and all secondary legislation that has followed.

If you are ready to make a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you!  Apply today to join our team and help drive positive change.

Why join Sandwell?

Joining Sandwell Council means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. Our offer to you includes:

Generous annual leave entitlement, with additional entitlement granted to employees who complete 5 years continuous service with Sandwell or other local authorities. Access to our Employee Benefits portal which includes discounts on a range of retail locations, gym membership and more! Salary sacrifice schemes for cars and bikes. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Tony Smith via phone 07721 626479 or via email  tony2_smith@sandwell.gov.uk

Company: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: Band G, (£42,839 to £ 48,226)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Sector: Built Environment

Job Role: Manager