Building Safety Manager - Westminster - £405.21 p/d umb

Reference: 3562923225_1783084619

Building Safety Manager - Westminster - £405.21 p/d umb

Principal Building Safety Manager
Westminster City Council
Rate: Approximately £370 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Interim / Contract
Working Pattern: Agile / Flexible

About Westminster
Westminster City Council is committed to creating a fairer Westminster, placing residents at the heart of everything we do. We champion ambition, diversity and innovation, working collaboratively to respond to the evolving needs of our communities.
Our culture is defined by openness, transparency and integrity. Through The Westminster Way, we invest in our people, celebrate diversity, and empower everyone to lead and grow.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Building Safety Manager to lead and oversee building safety across Westminster's housing portfolio, ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation.
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety, with responsibility for managing a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality building safety strategies for High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of building safety policies, processes and procedures
Manage a team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, and Resident Engagement resources
Oversee the delivery and quality assurance of Building Safety Case Reports and risk assessments
Ensure all in-scope buildings are registered with the Building Safety Regulator
Drive the "golden thread" of building safety information across the housing portfolio
Coordinate building safety programmes and allocate actions to planned and reactive works teams
Provide expert advice on fire and building safety to internal stakeholders
Lead building safety committee meetings and report regularly on compliance, risks and KPIs
Oversee resident engagement strategies and ensure delivery of safety information packs
Support procurement of fire remediation and improvement works
Contribute to Gateway applications and major works programmes
Ensure compliance with mandatory occurrence reporting requirements
Maintain oversight of legislation including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022
Promote a strong building safety culture across the organisation and supply chain


What We Expect This Role to Deliver

Safe and compliant High-Risk Buildings across Westminster's housing stock
Full adherence to building safety legislation and regulatory requirements
Improved resident engagement and safety awareness
Strong cross-departmental collaboration to embed building safety best practice


Skills & Experience
Essential:

Extensive experience in building safety, building surveying, or construction within housing (public or private sector)
Strong knowledge of building safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
Proven experience managing complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams
Experience developing and reviewing safety case reports and fire risk strategies
Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with residents, leaseholders and senior leaders
Financial awareness and ability to plan and forecast budgets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

Local Government experience
Experience working with consultancy and contractor supply chains
Understanding of leaseholder responsibilities (including Section 20 processes)


Qualifications

NEBOSH Fire Safety Management (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Engineering or related discipline
Affiliation with IFSM or IFE
Demonstrable competence in reviewing building safety assessments

Desirable:

Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, CABE, RIBA)


Leadership & Behaviour
As a senior manager, you will:

Champion the Westminster Way through inclusive, proactive leadership
Empower teams to perform at their best through coaching and development
Drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
Operate effectively within a public sector and political environment
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work


Why Join Westminster

Work at the forefront of building safety reform in one of the UK's most high-profile boroughs
Lead a critical programme delivering real impact for residents
Join a collaborative, forward-thinking and inclusive organisation
Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a strong development culture

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Building Safety Manager - Westminster - £405.21 p/d umb

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