Building Safety Manager

About the role

You will join the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) Housing Management directorate, supporting the Fire, Health and Safety function. The role focuses on coordinating and managing structural and fire safety across higher‑risk residential buildings.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee safety and compliance of higher‑risk and high‑rise residential buildings.
• Manage implementation of fire and structural safety controls on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Support and maintain Building Safety Case Reports to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Drive resident engagement and keep residents informed about safety measures.
• Work closely with internal teams and project managers to ensure safe delivery of building works.
• Oversee actions arising from fire risk assessments, audits and inspections.
• Ensure fire and rescue service facilities are maintained and accessible.
• Carry out internal audits, inspections and quality assurance across the portfolio.

Required profile

• Recognised building safety‑related qualification (or working towards one).
• Professional membership or registration (e.g., CIOB, IOSH, IFE).
• Strong experience managing fire and building safety within residential or multi‑site environments.
• Solid understanding of building construction, safety legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with contractors, project teams and regulators.
• Demonstrated resident‑focused approach aligned with RBKC’s core values.

Required skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, particularly with residents.
• Strong report‑writing, organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Effective collaboration and influence across internal and external parties.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
• High‑impact role at the forefront of building safety in the public sector.
• Exposure to a complex and varied housing portfolio, including higher‑risk buildings.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.