Building Safety Manager​/Compliance Advisor

Position: Building Safety Manager / Compliance Advisor
We are working with a well-established, family-owned main contractor to appoint a Building Safety Manager / Compliance Advisor for complex Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) across London. This Building Safety Manager role will suit a technically strong professional with a background in Building Control, Clerk of Works, fire safety, or compliance. You will act as a key Building Safety Manager within the business, ensuring full compliance across design and delivery stages.

This is not a passive role. The Building Safety Manager will be expected to challenge teams, review technical information, and ensure all works meet Building Regulations, fire safety standards, and Building Safety Act requirements. About the Company Our client is a long-established, family-owned main contractor with a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland. They deliver residential, commercial, hotel, and mission-critical schemes.

The business is known for being hands-on, delivery-focused, and quality driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and long-term relationships. As a growing contractor in London, they are strengthening their Building Safety Manager and compliance capability across HRB projects. Key Duties Act as Building Safety Manager across HRB projects in London Support Building Safety Act compliance across all stages of delivery Review design information for Building Regulations and fire safety compliance Carry out site inspections focused on fire stopping and passive fire protection Support Gateway 2 and Gateway 3 submissions Maintain the Golden Thread of building safety information Work closely with design teams and act as internal Building Safety Manager advisor Produce clear compliance reports and escalate risks where required Challenge contractors and consultants where input is required Support a proactive safety culture across live projects Candidate Requirements Experience in Building Control, Clerk of Works, fire safety, or compliance Strong understanding of HRBs, Building Safety Act, and Building Regulations Experience in a Building Safety Manager or compliance-focused role (preferred) Strong knowledge of fire safety and passive fire protection Ability to confidently challenge delivery teams Strong reporting, communication, and technical awareness Detail-focused with a methodical approach Whats on Offer £80,000 £ 90,000 basic salary  package (DOE) Opportunity to step into a senior Building Safety Manager position High-profile HRB projects across London Strong influence over building safety and compliance strategy Direct access to senior technical leadership Long-term career progression within a growing compliance function Real autonomy in a Building Safety Manager capacity Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to step into a role with genuine authority. You will not be ticking boxes you will be actively shaping how HRB projects are delivered safely and compliantly.