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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Private Sector Building Safety Manager to join a leading reputable local authority on the private rented sector, responsible for ensuring the safety, compliance, and effective management of high-rise residential buildings (HRBs) and mid-rise residential buildings (MRRBs) . Building Safety Manager - High Rise Residential Buildings (Private Sector) Location: London / Hybrid (4 days per week office-based) Contract: Temporary Assignment Flexibility: x4 days on site Pay Rate: £38.87 PAYE / £50.00 Umbrella per hour - 360 a day/Umbrella DBS Requirement: Basic DBS Required The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering robust building safety standards, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 , fire safety legislation, and housing regulations. You will work collaboratively with internal teams, residents, contractors, consultants, and key external stakeholders to maintain a proactive approach to resident safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires a strong technical understanding of fire safety, building regulations, risk assessment, enforcement processes, and the Golden Thread of building safety information . Key Responsibilities: Undertake inspections of High-Rise Buildings (HRBs) and Mid-Rise Residential Buildings (MRRBs) , identifying building safety risks, hazards, and areas of non-compliance. Apply extensive knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 , including the use of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) in relation to fire safety within residential buildings. Support compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 , including understanding and application of: Remediation Orders Remediation Contribution Orders Accountable Person and Building Safety Manager responsibilities Maintain and support the delivery of the Golden Thread of Building Safety Information , ensuring accurate records, reporting, and information management. Review and assess fire safety documentation, including: Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), Fire Risk Assessments of External Walls (FRAEWs), Fire Strategies, Intrusive survey reports, EWS1 forms and Fire safety certificates and maintenance records Evaluate external wall systems and associated risks, including: External Wall Systems (EWS), Cladding systems, Insulation materials, Cavity barriers, Fire stopping and compartmentation, Passive and active fire safety measures Assess and interpret technical reports, ensuring appropriate remedial actions are identified and progressed. Take a holistic approach to building safety, considering the complete building system and resident safety rather than individual defects in isolation. Work with internal and external stakeholders including: London Fire Brigade (LFB), Greater London Authority (GLA), Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Homes England, Local authorities and government bodies and Specialist consultants and contractors Provide professional advice and guidance on building safety compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements. Support enforcement activity where required, ensuring risks are appropriately managed and mitigated. Essential Experience & Skills: Proven experience working within building safety, fire safety, housing compliance, or residential property regulation . Strong working knowledge of: Housing Act 2004 HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) Building Safety Act 2022 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire Safety Act 2021 Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 Experience inspecting HRBs and MRRBs , assessing hazards, identifying risks, and supporting enforcement action. Strong understanding of: Active fire safety systems,Passive fire protection, Compartmentation, Fire stopping, External wall systems Cladding and insulation risks Ability to critically review and challenge technical reports, including: FRAEW assessments, PAS 9980 assessments, EWS1 forms, Fire strategies, Intrusive inspection reports Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to achieve improved building and resident safety outcomes. Apply Now for the Private Rented Sector Buidling Safety Manager role.

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Contract Manager (NHS Hard Facilities Management) to join our Hard Facilities Management team. This team delivers planned, preventative and responsive building repairs for our end client, the NHS. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing hard facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Rydon Maintenance provides hard FM (facilities management) services across England for a growing number of NHS Trusts. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned and responsive repairs, small works and minor capital projects basis. We provide maintenance services to acute (hospital), ambulance trusts, primary care trusts as well as mental health trusts. Job Purpose The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of Hard FM Services (planned, preventative and responsive repairs) including health, safety, quality and performance across a number of NHS contracts in Essex and East London. This is a varied role where you will be the point of contact for all operational issues to ensure the delivery of an effective hard facilities maintenance service in line with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints. Managing a skilled maintenance team delivering planned and reactive maintenance you will ensure contract compliance with all statutory regulations, current legislation and local codes of practice and policies across the sites. Specific key duties include: Ensuring that we deliver an outstanding maintenance and repairs service by providing excellent team leadership, long term planning of resources and delivering continuous improvements to the services/operations we provide. Ensure contractual commitments are met in accordance with KPI s/SLA s Managing these contracts on a day to day basis you will use your influence and impact to maximise financial profit levels and effectively manage risk while meeting or exceeding contractual key performance indicators. You will have responsibility for daily, weekly, monthly and annual planning and attending client contract monitoring meetings ensuring that all supporting documentation are available to demonstrate service delivery performance. You will build a balanced well performing team around you with a constant eye on succession planning. You will ensure your team understands what their job entails and that they carry out their job to a consistently high level by setting and driving stretching targets whilst ensuring our Company and Clients Policies and Procedures are adhered to. Identify and mitigate risk in all areas of contract and operational performance. Control and monitor the performance of the specialist service providers and any sub contractors through chairing regular review meetings when nominated in accordance with the annual programme What we can offer you: A competitive starting salary. A car allowance of £5.472 per annum. 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days. Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. Company pension, life assurance, income protection and private medical. Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. Health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, access to an Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme, BUPA Health & Wellbeing Plans, access to our Health and Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more This is an excellent opportunity with onward development for you and the teams you lead Experience Required The preferred candidate will be an experienced contract manager ideally with previous PFI (Private Finance Initiative) experience. Ideally, you will have managed services across a multi-site operation, with experience gained ideally within a healthcare/NHS setting. You may have worked directly for the NHS, for an FM contractor providing service to the NHS or for a consultancy delivering services into this market. We will however also consider candidates with experience gained within a commercial maintenance environment (for example the maintenance of other public buildings). You will also have excellent previous experience of leading teams that manage directly employed and subcontracted trades with up to date knowledge (and qualifications) within health and safety. You will have strong financial acumen, using your expertise to ensure that the financial interests of both Rydon and our Clients are managed. You will also demonstrate excellent long-term planning/strategic thinking in order to recommend and implement continuous improvements to benefit our client and Rydon. This role offers excellent opportunity for further personal development. If you have the above skills and experience we would strongly encourage you to apply. Additional Information As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits. Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post. To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Block Manager Working Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00 -17:30 WFH 1 day a week Salary: 50- 55K plus Bonus Location: Reading Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Block Manager to join a growing residential property business within the Build to Rent (BTR) and Private Rented Sector (PRS). This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of residential apartment buildings, ensuring they are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards. You'll play a key role in overseeing building safety, managing service charge budgets, and working closely with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent resident experience. Reporting to the Compliance Manager, this position would suit someone with strong block management experience, excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation, and a proactive approach to property management. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of a portfolio of residential apartment buildings. Ensure all buildings remain compliant with current health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety legislation. Carry out regular site inspections, identifying maintenance requirements, compliance issues and potential risks. Maintain accurate compliance records, including fire, gas, electrical and statutory certification. Manage external contractors, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required standard. Prepare and manage annual service charge budgets. Monitor expenditure against budgets and identify opportunities for cost efficiencies. Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of service charge accounts. Build strong working relationships with internal departments, residents, contractors and external stakeholders. Continuously review and improve operational processes and compliance procedures. Line manage a Block Compliance Administrator, providing support and oversight of workload. Participate in an out-of-hours emergency on-call rota. Produce regular compliance and performance reports for senior management. Support with additional operational and compliance projects as required. About You You'll have previous experience managing residential apartment buildings and be confident overseeing compliance, contractor management and service charge budgets. Essential Skills & Experience Previous experience in residential block or property management. Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety regulations. Experience managing mid and high-rise residential buildings. Knowledge of service charge budgeting and expenditure management. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining statutory compliance records. Proven contractor management experience. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to identify risks and implement practical solutions. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and property management software. Professional, accountable and able to work independently. Desirable IOSH qualification (or equivalent). Experience using Health & Safety management platforms. Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused. Takes ownership and accountability. Strong attention to detail. Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively. Collaborative with excellent relationship-building skills. Confident decision-maker with a commercial mindset. Passionate about continuous improvement and delivering high standards.

Private Sector Housing Team Leader - High-Rise Fire Safety and Housing Enforcement London Borough 60- 65 per hour Contract Private Sector Housing Job Initial 3-month contract Hybrid working (3 days on site) Are you looking for your next Private Sector Housing job within a London Borough? An experienced Private Sector Housing Team Leader is required to manage a specialist high-rise residential building and fire safety team. This contract opportunity will involve leading officers responsible for high-rise fire safety inspections, housing enforcement, building compliance and complex residential property investigations. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Sector Housing Team Leader , Housing Enforcement Team Leader, Principal Environmental Health Officer or Senior Private Sector Housing Officer with experience managing high-rise building inspections and fire safety enforcement. Private Sector Housing Team Leader Job As the Private Sector Housing Team Leader, you will manage the day-to-day delivery of a high-rise building inspection and enforcement programme. You will lead a team of Private Sector Housing Officers and Environmental Health Officers carrying out fire safety checks, Housing Health and Safety Rating System inspections and formal housing enforcement action across high-rise residential buildings. The team will investigate fire safety concerns, housing hazards, poor property conditions and non-compliance involving landlords, freeholders and managing agents. You will ensure that the highest-risk high-rise buildings are prioritised and that appropriate Private Sector Housing enforcement action is taken to protect residents. High-Rise Fire Safety Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing a team of Private Sector Housing Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Housing Enforcement Officers. Leading high-rise residential building inspection and fire safety programmes. Allocating and reviewing complex high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing cases. Managing inspections of privately rented flats, residential blocks and complex high-rise buildings. Overseeing checks of communal areas, escape routes and protected means of escape. Reviewing concerns relating to fire doors, self-closing devices and fire-resisting construction. Overseeing checks relating to compartmentation, fire-stopping and service penetrations. Reviewing smoke control systems, emergency lighting, fire alarms and fire safety signage. Ensuring communal areas and escape routes are free from obstructions and combustible materials. Reviewing fire risk assessments and identifying gaps in fire safety compliance. Ensuring officers appropriately assess fire hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Providing technical advice on Category 1 and Category 2 fire hazards. Reviewing concerns involving cladding, balconies, external wall systems and fa ade defects. Coordinating joint inspections with the Fire and Rescue Service, Building Control and other regulatory partners. Liaising with landlords, freeholders, managing agents, responsible persons and residents. Ensuring urgent fire safety risks are escalated and appropriate interim measures are considered. Monitoring remedial work and ensuring fire safety defects are addressed within agreed timescales. Managing team workloads, performance targets, inspection programmes and KPIs. Providing technical guidance and case direction to Private Sector Housing Officers. Reviewing statutory notices, schedules of work and formal enforcement recommendations. Ensuring evidence, photographs, inspection notes and witness statements meet legal standards. Overseeing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions, emergency action and works in default. Preparing reports and performance updates for senior managers. Supporting the development of high-rise fire safety and Private Sector Housing enforcement procedures. Private Sector Housing Enforcement The successful candidate will oversee complex Private Sector Housing enforcement cases from initial inspection through to formal legal action. You will ensure that officers use the Housing Act 2004 and other relevant legislation effectively when addressing fire hazards, poor housing conditions and landlord non-compliance. You will review enforcement notices, Civil Penalty Notices, prosecution files, evidence bundles and tribunal documentation before formal action is taken. This role requires a confident technical manager who can provide clear direction on difficult Private Sector Housing enforcement investigations and maintain a consistent approach across the team. Essential Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous Team Leader, Principal Officer or Senior Officer experience within a Local Authority. Experience managing a Private Sector Housing or Housing Enforcement team. Strong experience working within Local Authority Private Sector Housing . Experience managing high-rise residential building inspections. Experience overseeing fire safety checks in blocks of flats. Detailed knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation, fire-stopping and means of escape. Strong working knowledge of the Housing Act 2004. Detailed knowledge of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. Experience assessing Category 1 and Category 2 hazards. Experience reviewing statutory notices and formal housing enforcement action. Experience managing Civil Penalty Notices, prosecutions or tribunal cases. Experience working with the Fire and Rescue Service and other regulatory partners. The ability to manage officers, workloads, KPIs and complex investigations. Confidence dealing with landlords, freeholders, managing agents and senior stakeholders. A relevant Environmental Health, Housing, Fire Safety or Building Safety qualification would be advantageous. This Private Sector Housing job offers the opportunity to lead a specialist high-rise fire safety and housing enforcement team within a London Borough. The role provides: A competitive rate of 60- 65 per hour . An initial three-month contract. Hybrid working. Responsibility for a specialist high-rise building portfolio. The opportunity to manage experienced Private Sector Housing and enforcement officers. Potential for the contract to be extended. To apply for this position, contact Shaye Box. Shaye Box (phone number removed) (url removed)

Your new company A well established, privately owned UK construction company operating throughout the UK. They deliver major projects across a number of sectors including education, leisure, commercial, and industrial. They have a strong focus on sustainability, community engagement and social value. Your new role An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the construction team based in the Cambridge area. The role involves overseeing design development from early consultation through to live project delivery, ensuring alignment with project intent and compliance standards. As Design Manager, you will bring strong leadership skills, experience in a principal contracting environment, and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement. Duties include: Leading design coordination across projects Managing consultants and subcontractor design inputs Overseeing design programmes, RFIs, and document control Ensuring regulatory compliance and planning conditions are met Promoting buildability and safety in design Supporting BIM processes and digital model reviews Contributing to pre-construction and value engineering efforts Maintaining technical and commercial awareness Representing the design function in client meetings Sharing lessons learned and mentoring junior team members What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated success in a design coordination or management role, preferably within a principal contractor setting. Strong technical foundation, supported by a degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field. Comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, including the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, and Building Regulations. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and oversee specialist subcontractor activities. Highly organised, proactive, and an effective communicator. Comfortable managing diverse project types, tight timelines, and intricate design challenges. Prior experience working on Department for Education frameworks is preferred. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 at hays.co.uk