261 Building Safety jobs in the United Kingdom

Director of Building Safety (Building Regulations)

102,000 - 110,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme + Company Car + Enhanced Holiday Allowance + Hybrid

Greater London

Are you a Building Regulations Manager / Director with experience working on commercial projects, looking for an exciting new opportunity where you'll become apart of the directorship of this rapidly expanding company?

On offer is the chance to become a fundamental asset to the business. You will be responsible for ensuring project delivery, leadership, well-being of personnel and all business developments. You'll also be assessing building regulation compliance for a range of building types and be at the forefront of company growth.

This Company have been established for almost a decade and are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the commercial sector. Due to the quality of their service, they have created a strong reputation within the industry. They provide building control services, ensuring construction projects comply with building regulations.

This role would suit a senior building regulations professional with experience working on commercial projects looking for an autonomous role where you'll get to drive the growth of the business.

The Role:

• Lead teams on a range of building regulation projects
• Assess the compliance against the Building Regulations
• Assess safety and risk for a range of building types
• Ensure project delivery, leadership well-being of personnel and business development
• Hybrid working

The Person:

• Chartered Building Qualification or equivalent
• Experience working in Building Regulation Compliance
• Experience working on commercial projects

Reference Number: BBBH21173A

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Safety, Compliance, Regulations, Buildings, Construction, Civil, Manager, Director, London, Greater London, Building Regulations, Regulation Compliance

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Building Safety Manager
Location: Hybrid and Didsbury, Manchester
Salary: up to 55,482
Full time / 35 hours per week / Permanent
Agile working with 3 Days per week in the Office
(Fully office-based throughout the training period)

About Us

Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.

Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Building Safety Manager to lead the safety and compliance of our high-risk and high-rise buildings. This is a pivotal role within our Asset Management Team, ensuring that our homes meet the highest standards of fire safety, structural integrity, and regulatory compliance under the Building Safety Act. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining Building Safety Cases, coordinating fire and structural safety programmes, and ensuring that all safety systems are robust, up-to-date, and effectively managed.

You'll work closely with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire Authority, and internal teams to deliver assurance and transparency across our housing stock. A key part of the role is engaging with residents -providing clear communication, listening to concerns, and ensuring they feel safe and supported in their homes. You'll also contribute to internal policy development, oversee contractor safety, and support colleagues across Southway in embedding best practice in building safety.

Candidates

We're seeking a strategic thinker with a strong safety-first mindset and a passion for delivering safe, high-quality homes. You'll bring technical expertise in fire safety and compliance, ideally with qualifications such as NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE/IFSM accreditation, or a Level 4 Fire Safety Diploma. Experience in residential housing, risk management, and working with regulatory bodies is essential, along with a deep understanding of the Building Safety Act and related legislation.

You'll be a confident communicator, able to explain complex safety issues to a range of audiences - from residents to contractors - and inspire trust and collaboration. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement are key. If you're customer-focused, resilient, and ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.

Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Interview Date: 26 September 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Muldowney, Building Safety and Compliance Manager on (phone number removed) or email

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

Building Safety Consultant | Excellent Benefits, Flexible, Remote Working,