Building Safety Officer

  • Goodman Masson
  • Feb 21, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Building Safety Officer / Building Safety Coordinator

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with a leading London-based Housing Association to recruit a Building Safety professional to join their growing compliance team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering the requirements of the Building Safety Act, supporting the management of Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRRBs) and helping to ensure residents are safe, informed and protected.

The Role

Working closely with the Building Safety Manager, you will support the development of building safety cases and the management of the Golden Thread of information across the organisation's high-risk buildings.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the development of Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports

  • Collating, managing and maintaining digital building information in line with Golden Thread principles and BIM where applicable

  • Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator, Fire Service, contractors and internal teams

  • Coordinating inspections, surveys, remediation works and safety-critical maintenance

  • Monitoring contractor performance and tracking KPIs, including Fire Risk Assessment actions

  • Supporting the delivery of statutory compliance across HRRBs in line with the Building Safety Act

  • Assisting with building safety budgets, invoice processing and cost monitoring

  • Supporting the safe handover of new developments into management

  • Contributing to resident engagement strategies and ensuring clear communication on building safety matters

  • Responding to building safety complaints and supporting a positive resident experience

  • Deputising for the Building Safety Manager when required

About You

We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and resident safety.

You will have:

  • Experience working within building safety, compliance, asset management, fire safety or property services (ideally within social housing)

  • Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, fire safety and relevant regulatory requirements

  • Experience managing or collating technical building information and records

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines

  • Experience working with contractors and monitoring performance

  • The ability to analyse information from multiple sources and produce clear reports

  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach

Desirable:

  • Experience working with HRRBs

  • Knowledge of BIM / digital asset information systems

  • Experience supporting resident engagement on safety matters

  • Understanding of housing regulatory frameworks