Building Safety Manager (5494)

London, England, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Are you an experienced design or construction professional with an interest in Building Safety?

Would you thrive leading teams through complex regulatory frameworks in a collaborative manner?

Are you considering what's next for your career? Why not step into a strategic role as a Building Safety Manager at Laing O'Rourke, where you'll be at the heart of driving step change in building safety.

Lead the development and maintenance of our Building Safety Management System and Principal Dutyholder capability, navigate complex regulations, and promote a culture of building safety and excellence.

Your expertise will be crucial in delivering innovative, safe, and high-quality buildings, making a significant impact on the construction industry

The Opportunity

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Building Safety Manager to support the maintenance and implementation of the Building Safety Management System and the business's Principal Dutyholder capability for Building Regulations (and CDM).

The Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Manager is a key member of the Building Safety & Technical Function, which is there to ensure technical excellence, assurance and performance across all projects and opportunities from pre-project, early engagement and work-winning through to detailed delivery.

This is a key role, requiring knowledge on building safety processes and building regulations, plus a working knowledge of regulations related to higher-risk buildings. It requires an individual that acts as the conscience of the business. The role exists to assist in setting and shaping the Quality and Build Safety culture.

What will the role look like?

• Supporting the development, maintenance and implementation of the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System which includes procedures, processes, guidance and templates. Capitalise on lessons learned and learning from experience. Regularly update and refine documentation to reflect best practices and regulatory changes. Develop and implement standardised procedures and templates to streamline compliance efforts across projects.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the business's Principal Dutyholder capability for building regulations (and CDM), ensuring projects are supported in navigating these requirements through the project lifecycle.
• Acting as a key contact for principal dutyholder designated individuals ensuring functional support is provided and appointments are current.
• Coordinating with consultants on principal dutyholder advisory services. This involves working closely with design consultants to provide expert advice on principal dutyholder responsibilities, ensuring that all parties are aware of their duties and required deliverables, and that compliance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborating with discipline leads to ensure the competence requirements associated with the Building Safety Act and associated secondary legislation, and Building Regulations are embedded into the relevant career tool kits and role profiles for individuals. This is to include supporting the demonstration of organisational competence.
• Supporting the development and delivery of training programs related to building regulations and building safety. Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make improvements as needed.
• Monitoring and track changes in the regulatory landscape, communicating implications and necessary mitigations to the business. Stay informed about legislative developments and industry trends that may impact Building Safety.
• Supporting design teams in ensuring compliance with UK Building Regulations, and
  
  

secondary legislation to the Building Safety Act, and all relevant guidance. This includes providing clear and precise guidance on regulatory requirements and ensuring all design aspects adhere to safety standards.

• Assisting the Building Safety Technical Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company's vision and values in all design management activities
  
  

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Approx 10 years' experience. Deep and broad experience of managing design, and construction projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring clear understanding across all project stages.
• Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders, to maintain compliance, and deliver projects to the highest standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Business acumen and an ability to identify and articulate value and opportunities with a customer focus.
• Technical and Quality opportunity and risk management.
• Highly skilled and able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise and deliver in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered (or working towards) Professional Membership with RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent.
  
  

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com