Company: DEVERELL SMITH RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum + discretionary bonus up to 20%
Building Safety Manager - National BTR Portfolio
Location: Remote/Flexible (UK-wide) | Salary: circa £70,000 (flexible) + up to 20% bonus
About This Opportunity
I'm working exclusively with one of the UK's most established and respected Build to Rent operators, who have built an impressive national portfolio of high-quality residential schemes. As they continue to expand their operations, they're seeking an experienced Building Safety Manager to join their team and take ownership of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards across their entire portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a building safety professional to make a real impact within a market-leading organisation that truly values safety excellence and regulatory compliance.
The Role
As Building Safety Manager, you'll be the central point of responsibility for all building safety, health and safety, and compliance matters across the company's national BTR portfolio. This is a varied and engaging role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on site work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead building safety compliance across the full portfolio of BTR schemes
- Manage and coordinate health and safety protocols and procedures
- Conduct regular site visits and safety audits across multiple locations
- Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and all relevant regulations
- Develop and implement safety management systems and procedures
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and third-party contractors
- Provide safety training and guidance to on-site teams
- Manage incident reporting and investigation processes
- Maintain comprehensive safety documentation and records
- Travel to head office in London for team meetings and strategic planning
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in building safety management, ideally within residential property or BTR
- Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and current fire safety regulations
- NEBOSH qualification or equivalent health and safety certification
- Experience of managing safety compliance across multiple sites/locations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide
- Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to compliance
- Experience with safety management systems and documentation
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of circa £70,000
- Performance-related bonus of up to 20%
- Flexible, remote working with the freedom to be based anywhere in the UK
- Allowance for travel requirements
- Benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a market-leading BTR operator
- Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Chance to shape safety standards across a substantial property portfolio
Next Steps
This is an urgent requirement for my client, and they're keen to move quickly with the right candidate, though are happy to wait notice periods for the right person. If you're an experienced building safety professional looking for your next challenge with a respected industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.
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