Canary Wharf Group
HSW Manager – (Building Safety Act & Fire)
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HSW Manager – (Building Safety Act & Fire)
Building Safety & Fire Safety Manager Department: Health, Safety & Wellbeing Canary Wharf Management Limited | Senior Health & Safety Manager – Reporting Line
Job Summary
Lead the in-occupation Building Safety Act (BSA) and fire safety regime across Canary Wharf Group’s higher-risk residential buildings and mixed-use interfaces. Ensure strict compliance with:
- Building Safety Act 2022 (Part 4)
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Protect residents, tenants, visitors, colleagues, and safeguard business assets. Salary: £60,000 – £75,000. Deadline: Sunday 19th July 2024. Working pattern: 4 days office + 1 hybrid day.
Key Responsibilities
Building Safety Act Compliance & Governance
- Buildings Safety Case Oversight:
- Develop, maintain, and submit Building Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports.
- Secure Gateway 2 (design-to-build approval) and 3 (occupancy clearance) via complete submission packages.
- Golden Thread Management:
- Establish and regulate a secure digital single source of truth (planning → occupation → maintenance), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and version control.
- Integrate statutory data sets (e.g., Key Building Information (KBI)) and support the Principal Accountable Person (PAP).
Fire Safety Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Occupier Duties & Risk Assessments:
- Conduct fire risk assessments (sufficient and suitable) and document significant findings.
- Manage quarterly checks of common area fire doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
- External Wall Assessment (EWI) and Fire Risk Appraisals (PAS 9980):
- Commission/assess PAS 9980 reports on high-rise external wall fire assessments.
- Integrate outcomes into Fire Risk Assessments/Fire Safety Plans and improvement programmes.
- Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) System:
- Establish a triage procedure for safety incidents and coordinate corrective actions.
Building Assurance & Regulatory Liaison
- Regulatory Correspondence:
- Interface with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) on inspections, data requests, and occupancy readiness (e.g., Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) submissions).
- Third-Party Audits:
- Coordinate BSR inspections, FIREs (Fire and Rescue Service Engagement), and handover audits.
- Legacy/Construction Phase Execution:
- Ensure CDM Regulations (Construction (Design & Management) 2015) align with Building Safety standards.
- Conduct site inspections for risk assessment compliance (RAMS), permits, and unsafe practice mitigation.
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Stakeholder & Incident Management
- Resident & Contractor Engagement:
- Foster transparent complaint systems, and ensure resident feedback informs Safety Case revisions.
- Oversee Fire Duty Officer (FDO) contracts, ensuring continuous emergency readiness.
- Internal Collaboration:
- Work closely with Building Managers, Operations Managers, and Construction teams for cross-phase consistency.
Operational & Strategic Support
- Talent Development & Assurance:
- Develop in-house training (e.g., emergency response, fire door inspection, fraud response protocols).
- Champion competence development for BSRIA aligned roles.
- Data Governance & Compliance:
- Manage a compliance-ready master data environment, ensuring ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and GDPR alignment.
- Foster transparent reporting (e.g., risk dashboards, BSA readiness metrics).
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent), plus:
- Fire safety certification (Level 4/5 Fire Safety), IFE membership, or FRAs (fire risk assessments).
- 5+ years in health & safety/fire safety—specialising in *high-rise residential.
- Proven regulatory compliance expertise (BSA, FSO, Fire Safety 2022 regulations).
- Strong audit/incident investigation skills; able to synthesise outcomes into action plans.
- Membership in IOSH, IFSM, IIRSM, or FPA (or seeking Level 6 Diploma in H&S).
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Desirable Skills
- Professional Chartered Status (e.g., Chartered IOSH, FPA, IFSM).
- BFRS Accreditation (Building Safety).
- Experience in:
- Golden Thread consolidation, Safety Case Reports, and Gateway 2/3 submissions.
- Managing PAS 9980 Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls.
- BSI Framework on release to the market remediation plans.
About the Role (Ethics & Policy Compliance)
All employees have a statutory duty to safeguard health/safety per company’s policies:
- Health & Safety Responsibilities: Company Policy & Manual.
- ESG Strategy: Embed sustainability/regulatory ethics in practices (zero/waste-to-landfill, community volunteering).
- Quality Assurance: Align meetings ISO 9001 documentation protocols.
What We Offer
Cultural Values, Flexibility & Growth
- Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to equitable talent pipelines and support for career development. Application with disabilities/neurodivergent strengths welcome—adaptations arranged.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Temporary/permanent flexibility for qualifying roles.
- Training & Accreditations: Sponsored courses (NEBOSH Diploma, fire chartered routes).
Wellbeing & Benefits
- Customisable wellbeing packages (healthcare, pension, childcare support).
- Family/parental leave, subsidised gym memberships, £25/hr employee discount on CWG amenities.
- Retail premiums: 15 minutes to 300 stores/amenities, including brand partnerships.
About Canary Wharf Group
Europe’s largest urban regeneration. Key assets:
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9.5m sq ft of properties (mixed-use).
- 1,100+ build-to-rent (BTR) apartments.
- Sustainable credentials: 100% renewable energy, zero landfill waste since 2009.
- Corporate highway: Top retail, tech towers, luxury living, and stellar jobs prospects.
— This role attracts its own dynamic challenges. Apply early—offers considered before the deadline. Link to Apply
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