Project Director - Building Safety

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Adecco's specialist Property Services Division are proud to have been commissioned to once again partner exclusively with Vico Homes (formerly Wakefield District Housing) to assist them in recruiting a Project Director - Building Safety to work from their offices within Wakefield on an initial two-year fixed term contract.

• Lead in ensuring our high-rise projects and existing homes meet the highest standards of safety and compliance.
• Shape a future-focused agenda that protects people, meets regulatory obligations and delivers exceptional outcomes.

• Manage the compliance and oversee all aspects of building safety across our portfolio.
• Prepare and submit safety cases to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and maintain the golden thread of information.
• Direct delivery of high-rise projects ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and related regulations.
• Own Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion.
• Submit returns to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and other bodies, including overdue actions.
• Act as primary liaison with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR), Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and other regulatory authorities.
• Maintain robust compliance frameworks and audit readiness.
• Promote innovation in property design, sustainability and urban development.
• Lead commercial negotiations and investment attraction strategies to support growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic positioning and investment decisions.
• Ensure all developments meet regulatory, planning and health & safety standards.
• Embed robust governance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies across all property programmes.
• Maintain compliance with emerging legislation and best practices.

• A qualification at Level 6 of the qualifications and Credit Framework, such as a degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Building Surveying, Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Membership with RICS, CIOB, IEMA, or similar professional body.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely Qualification or equivalent.

• Experience of managing compliance teams and high-rise projects.
• Facilities & Commercial Portfolio Management experience with oversight of facilities operations and commercial property compliance.
• Experience in risk mapping, regulatory reporting, and audit readiness and preparing safety cases and liaising with regulators.
• Contractor & Supplier Oversight managing performance of external service providers and ensuring value for money.
• Experience developing and delivering carbon reduction plans, ESG initiatives and environmental reporting.

• Circa - £80,000
• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns.

If you feel this role is for you and have the relevant qualifications, experience and competences and you can make a difference at Vico Homes and you wish to have a discrete conversation please contact.

Allan Madden - Head of Property Solutions

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