Building Safety Manager

Building Safety Manager

Salary: £57,186
Location: Hemel Hempstead

Join Hightown and shape a safer future for our residents.

At Hightown, we put people first. Guided by our values of Empower, Respect, Inclusion, Compassion, and Collaboration, we are committed to providing safe homes and strong communities. As our Building Safety Manager, you will play a central role in delivering that mission.

Reporting to the Head of Landlord Health & Safety, you will lead the development and delivery of our building safety strategy ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.

What You Will Be Doing

You will take the lead in keeping our buildings and our residents safe. From overseeing high-risk homes to managing the Golden Thread and Safety Case Reports, you will make sure our building safety information is accurate, up to date, and inspection-ready.

You will drive safety improvements by coordinating inspections, managing contractors, progressing remedial works, and identifying risks early so issues are fixed before they grow.

Residents will trust you to communicate clearly and compassionately. You will provide accessible safety information and respond quickly to concerns, helping residents feel informed, respected, and reassured.

You will take a proactive approach to risk, analysing issues, implementing controls, and producing concise, meaningful reports that strengthen learning and decision-making.

Collaboration will be central to your role as you work across Repairs, Housing, Compliance, Development, and Asset Management, and build strong relationships with contractors and regulators.

And you won’t just follow best practice you will help shape it. You will refine policies, champion improvements, and stay ahead of regulatory changes to keep Hightown at the forefront of building safety.

Who We Are Looking For:

You will thrive in this role if you bring strong technical expertise, genuine care for resident safety, and a collaborative, inclusive approach that reflects our values of Empower, Respect, Inclusion, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Essential Skills & Behaviours

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in building safety, HRRBs, Safety Case development, or compliance.
• Ability to communicate clear, resident-friendly explanations of technical information.
• A respectful, collaborative way of working with colleagues, contractors, and residents.
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident managing risk in a complex environment.
• A compassionate, inclusive approach, ensuring residents feel supported and empowered.
• Have or be willing to obtain the CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.

Essential Qualifications

• Health & Safety and/or Fire Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, Fire Management).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH, RICS, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE, IFSM).

Why Join Hightown?

You will be part of a values-driven organisation where your work truly matters. We will empower you to take ownership, respect your expertise, support a culture of inclusion, lead with compassion, and encourage strong collaboration across all teams.

What We Offer:

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and development to enhance your skills.
• Annual leave: 33 days including Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
• Competitive Salary: £57,186 per annum for a 35-hour week.
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Hybrid working 2 days in the office
• Workplace Pension Scheme: And life assurance cover of three times your annual salary.
• Discounts and Savings: Online and high street retailers, gyms, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Employee Support: Health & wellbeing services.
• Free On-site Gym Access

Apply today and help us build safer homes, stronger communities, and a better future.