We are on a mission to become the leading force in residential property management services. The global residential property management industry is currently undergoing a digital transformation and Odevo is at the forefront of this transformation. Our mission is to radically simplify living for families and individuals by delivering highly attractive and efficient property management services to building owners and associations as well as to residents. Our core belief is that digital technology combined with great people will play a central role in delivering a step change in how boards and residents experience property management.

What we do matters to billions of people across the world. Residential real estate is the world’s largest asset class and buying a home is often the biggest investment a person or family will ever make. But the residential property management industry is lagging behind when it comes to customer focus and digitalization. That is why we formed Odevo.

Leading property management companies in the Nordics, UK, Germany and US have already joined forces to form Odevo and over the last 6 years Odevo’s revenues have grown 50-fold to become a leading international player. Our ambition is to continue to grow rapidly organically and by attracting additional companies to join us in both existing and new markets.

We deliver our property management services with custom developed software to simplify living and make life easier for property owners, association boards, residents and very importantly our own property management professionals. We make complex topics such as managing property finances and the daily maintenance of buildings easy, and we automate time-consuming everyday tasks so people can spend more time on things that they really enjoy.

We are now a 10 000 employee company with a start-up mentality. We aspire to break new ground through innovation, and we actively cultivate a workplace where we can grow as individuals and have fun while achieving great things together.

To continue our ambitious growth journey, we are now looking for people who share our vision to join us on a journey that will continue to transform the property management industry on a global scale.

What we offer

• Professional growth - to work with the most talented developers in the industry.
• Modern technology - we invest in the latest technologies and tools and encourage our team members to share their ideas and take ownership of their work.
• Innovation - to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of our industry and make a real impact.
• Commitment to quality - a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values profitable and long-term product development.

Senior Building Safety Advisor

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday

Location: Remote working / Office based

Reports to: Director - Risk

Job Description:

The Senior Building Safety Advisor will work with clients and key stakeholders in providing a full range of services and solutions to enable clients to comply with building safety standards and regulations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure clients meets obligations under the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and other statutory requirements. You will oversee the development, creation and maintenance of Building Safety Cases, advise of mandatory occurrence reporting and resident engagement.

You will also be responsible for engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including the Building Safety Regulator and residents, to promote transparency and trust in our building safety processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducting in-depth risk assessments of high-risk buildings to identify potential hazards, structural weaknesses, and fire safety risks.
• Ensuring the building adheres to all relevant regulations and standards set by the Building Safety Regulator and other authorities.
• Overseeing the maintenance and compliance of safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, and other safety equipment.
• Developing strategies to communicate effectively with residents about safety procedures, responsibilities, and any ongoing works.
• Investigating incidents and mandatory occurrences (MORs) to identify causes, implement remedial measures, and prevent recurrence.
• Conducting regular building inspections and audits to ensure ongoing compliance and the proper functioning of safety measures.
• Managing and updating digital records of building information and safety data.
• Support property managers in understanding and complying with all relevant health and safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order.
• Provide expert advice on building safety matters, ensuring compliance with current regulations and best practices.
• Preparing and maintaining comprehensive safety case reports that document how fire safety and structural risks are managed and comply with the Building Safety Act.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for property managers and staff on health and safety topics, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
• Liaise with external bodies, such as regulatory authorities and emergency services, to ensure compliance and effective communication.
• Stay updated on industry trends and legislative changes, recommending improvements to policies and procedures as necessary.
• Proactively marketing the services of the department to the wider business to ensure future projects are awarded to the team.
• Implementing and monitoring relevant administration systems as well as standards for customer care.
• Ensure compliance for functions and activities of the business.
• Provide training opportunities for the wider business.
• Developing the use of technology and best practice to improve team workflow and efficiency.
• Liaising with the client(s) to ensure understanding, compliance, and proactive resolution of fire related issues in a timely manner.
• To achieve all set KPI targets.
• Ensure group compliance with statutory obligations relating to building safety/fire safety.
• Obtain clear understanding of legislative changes and ensure changes are carefully considered and included in the review, improvement and update of service provided by SRVO.
• Accomplish financial targets by forecasting requirements, assisting, where necessary with the preparation of budgets
• Ensure that services provided to clients comply with statutory requirements and all relevant standards expected.

Key Skills – Person Spec:

• A full clean driving license and be willing to travel as part of their day to day working activity. There may be occasions when an overnight stay is necessary.
• Fully conversant with current fire safety and H&S legislation and technical standards as well as a full understanding of current fire safety and H&S issues, trends, and best practice.
• An excellent understanding of relevant legislation including the requirements on competence and training within the industry.
• In-depth knowledge of building safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and Duty of Care.
• A degree-level professional qualification and a minimum Level 4 Diploma in a building safety-related field (or equivalent experience).
• Membership or working towards membership with a recognised professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, IFE).
• Proven and previous experience in the completion of Fire and H&S Risk Assessments.
• Recognisable and professional qualification in fire safety management and fire risk assessments from creditable providers such as the Fire Protection Association, Fire Industry Association and NEBOSH.
• Recognisable and professional qualification in Health and Safety management and Health and Safety risk assessments from creditable providers such as the Health and Safety Industry Association and NEBOSH
• Membership with the Institute of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Engineers Register of Fire Risk Assessors or a similar industry related scheme is desirable.
• Membership with the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, or similar industry related scheme is desirable.
• Excellent technical skills and a good understanding of software and systems relevant to this sector.
• Ability to hold an autonomous role with excellent time management.
• High levels of literacy and written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Plan and organise workloads to meet strict service delivery timeframes.
• Understanding of the relevant British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems and Health and Safety.
• Confident and self-aware with the ability to communicate professionally.
• Able to maintain performance while working autonomously.
• Able to build and maintain long-term professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Effective organisation to ensure priorities, goals and deadlines are achieved.

Excited?
If you are excited about being part of a successful team, apply for this position!

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