Hays Specialist Recruitment • Guildford, Surrey SW1W 0NT

Interim Building Safety Manager

About this role

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Building Safety Manager to join a public sector organisation based in Surrey. This is a key interim appointment, providing specialist building safety leadership and assurance across a varied residential property portfolio during a critical period of regulatory focus.Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead on building safety compliance, ensuring the organisation meets its statutory obligations and embeds robust governance and risk management arrangements in line with current legislation.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:Proven experience in a building safety, fire safety, or compliance-focused role, ideally within local authority, housing, or the wider public sector

Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, and associated regulations

Experience of developing, reviewing, or managing Safety Cases and building safety documentation

The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, providing assurance to senior stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including residents, contractors, and regulators

A relevant professional qualification (or equivalent experience) in building safety, fire safety, health & safety, surveying, or a related discipline

What you'll get in return

A competitive interim daily rateThe opportunity to play a vital role in improving building safety and resident outcomes

A high-profile assignment within a respected public sector organisation

Flexible working arrangements, where operationally appropriate

What you need to do now

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