Principle Building Safety Manager

Westminster Council are looking for a Principle Building Safety Manager to join.

405 - RATE IS NEGOTIABLE

Hybrid Working is available SW1E 6QP
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About Westminster:

• Westminster City Council is committed to creating a fairer Westminster, placing residents at the heart of everything we do.
• We champion ambition, diversity and innovation, working collaboratively to respond to the evolving needs of our communities.
• Our culture is defined by openness, transparency and integrity. Through The Westminster Way, we invest in our people, celebrate diversity, and empower everyone to lead and grow.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Principal Building Safety Manager to lead and oversee building safety across Westminster's housing portfolio, ensuring full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation.
This is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Compliance & Building Safety, with responsibility for managing a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality building safety strategies for High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of building safety policies, processes and procedures
• Manage a team including Building Safety Managers, Structural Engineer, and Resident Engagement resources
• Oversee the delivery and quality assurance of Building Safety Case Reports and risk assessments
• Ensure all in-scope buildings are registered with the Building Safety Regulator
• Drive the "golden thread" of building safety information across the housing portfolio
• Coordinate building safety programmes and allocate actions to planned and reactive works teams
• Provide expert advice on fire and building safety to internal stakeholders
• Lead building safety committee meetings and report regularly on compliance, risks and KPIs
• Oversee resident engagement strategies and ensure delivery of safety information packs
• Support procurement of fire remediation and improvement works
• Contribute to Gateway applications and major works programmes
• Ensure compliance with mandatory occurrence reporting requirements
• Maintain oversight of legislation including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022
• Promote a strong building safety culture across the organisation and supply chain

What We Expect This Role to Deliver:

• Safe and compliant High-Risk Buildings across Westminster's housing stock
• Full adherence to building safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Improved resident engagement and safety awareness
• Strong cross-departmental collaboration to embed building safety best practice

Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in building safety, building surveying, or construction within housing (public or private sector)
• Strong knowledge of building safety legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience managing complex programmes and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience developing and reviewing safety case reports and fire risk strategies
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with residents, leaseholders and senior leaders
• Financial awareness and ability to plan and forecast budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable:

• Local Government experience
• Experience working with consultancy and contractor supply chains
• Understanding of leaseholder responsibilities (including Section 20 processes)

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Management (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Engineering or related discipline
• Affiliation with IFSM or IFE
• Demonstrable competence in reviewing building safety assessments

Desirable:

• Membership of a professional body (RICS, CIOB, CABE, RIBA)
• Leadership & Behaviour

As a senior manager, you will:

• Champion the Westminster Way through inclusive, proactive leadership
• Empower teams to perform at their best through coaching and development
• Drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Operate effectively within a public sector and political environment
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work