Principal Building Safety Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Principal Building Safety Manager
Temporary Contract
Job Details
Client: City of Westminster Council
Service Area: Housing and Commercial Partnerships / Compliance & Building Safety
Hours: 36 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid - usually 2-3 days onsite, but flexible
Significant onsite presence required
Start Date: 02 June 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Location
Office Base:
64 Victoria Street
London
Greater London
SW1E 6QP
Pay
PAYE Rate: £240.00 per day
Umbrella Rate: £329.83 per day
Job Overview
City of Westminster Council is seeking an experienced Principal Building Safety Manager / Building Safety Lead to support the safety and compliance of its housing stock, particularly High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
This is a senior interim role responsible for building safety strategy, statutory compliance, building safety cases, governance, resident engagement and the delivery of a strong building safety culture across the organisation.
The successful candidate will act as the Council's subject matter expert for building safety, working closely with senior stakeholders, regulators, residents, leaseholders, contractors, legal colleagues and internal housing teams.
The role requires strong technical knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Regulations, fire safety legislation, HRBs, safety case reporting, golden thread requirements and resident engagement. The job description confirms the postholder will lead building safety policies, management plans, safety case reports, Mandatory Occurrence Reporting and the golden thread of building safety information.
Important - Please Read Carefully
This role requires substantial senior-level building safety experience, ideally within social housing, local authority housing, building surveying, fire safety, maintenance or construction.
You must have strong technical knowledge of fire and building safety in residential environments, including the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Regulations and HRB requirements.
Candidates without senior building safety, HRB, fire safety, compliance or residential building safety experience are unlikely to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Own, deliver and review building safety policies, procedures, management plans and processes
Lead the Building Safety Case programme
Oversee registration of in-scope buildings with the Building Safety Regulator
Quality assure Building Safety Case Reports and associated fire and structural risk assessments
Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and related legislation
Act as the subject matter expert for building safety matters
Own and deliver Mandatory Occurrence Reporting processes
Drive delivery of the golden thread of building safety information across housing assets
Deliver the building safety competency framework in line with PAS 8672 standards
Line manage a multidisciplinary team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, Resident Engagement Officer and Administrator
Report to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety on compliance, remediation progress, KPIs and risks
Chair and host Building Safety Committee meetings
Horizon scan for legislative and regulatory changes
Oversee building safety actions across reactive and planned works programmes
Support procurement of consultants and remediation contractors
Contribute to client briefs for fire and safety improvement works
Support Gateway submissions and works on in-scope buildings
Review specifications and technical drawings for compliance with Building Regulations and British Standards
Provide expert advice to internal departments on fire and building safety matters
Support Housing teams with PEEP development
Ensure resident engagement strategies and building safety information packs are delivered across HRBs
Liaise on Section 20 consultations, planning, building control and listed building consent processes where required
Essential Experience & Skills
Substantial senior-level experience in building safety management, surveying, maintenance or construction
Strong experience within social housing, local authority housing or housing provider environments
In-depth technical expertise in fire and building safety in residential buildings
Strong knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022
Strong knowledge of Fire Safety legislation, Building Regulations and the Landlord & Tenant Act
Experience leading or quality assuring Building Safety Case Reports
Experience with High-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary programmes from inception to completion
Leadership experience and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Experience liaising with residents, leaseholders, regulators and elected members
Experience using compliance or fire risk management software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills
Ability to challenge proposals and evidence value for money
Financial forecasting and programme oversight skills
Political awareness and experience operating in a democratic environment
Essential Qualifications
NEBOSH Fire Safety Management Certificate or equivalent Level 3 fire safety qualification
Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Engineering or a related discipline
Affiliation to IFSM or IFE
Demonstrable competence in reviewing building safety assessments under a recognised risk register scheme
Desirable
Membership of RICS, CIOB, CABE or RIBA
Experience working with or for a Building Consultancy
Experience in Construction Management, Contract Administration or Project Management within local government
Reporting To
Head of Compliance and Building Safety
Additional Information
Interviews will be held on site.
This is a senior building safety role with significant onsite presence required at Victoria City Hall / Westminster sites.
Disclaimer
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.
Job Reference
OR102517