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Case Study: Supporting compliance with the Building Safety Act for a leading London property developer
Background
A prominent property developer and managing agent overseeing residential and commercial offices in London faced an urgent need to comply with the new Building Safety Act. With high-rise buildings in their portfolio, they required an expert to develop and submit Safety Case Reports to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Building Safety Regulator.
The Challenge
Meeting the stringent requirements of the Building Safety Act demanded a highly skilled professional who could quickly step into an interim leadership role. The role required expertise in building safety, health and safety management systems, and regulatory compliance—all to be delivered within tight deadlines.
The Solution
Irwin and Colton, specialists in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) recruitment, quickly identified and supplied an Interim Health and Safety Lead with:
• Extensive experience in property management and health and safety compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Safety Act and Safety Case Reporting.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
The Results
The Interim Health and Safety Lead successfully developed and submitted Safety Case Reports for the company’s high-rise buildings, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act. Additionally, the candidate enhanced health and safety management systems and policies, elevating the organisation’s overall safety performance.
Why Irwin and Colton?
With a deep understanding of the property sector’s challenges and the requirements of the Building Safety Act, we leveraged our extensive network to deliver a candidate who exceeded expectations. This success highlights our expertise in providing high-calibre professionals for critical and time-sensitive projects.
If your organisation is facing challenges in health, safety, and building safety compliance, contact us to discuss the recruitment solutions we can offer.