Building and Fire Safety Project Manager

Who You Are

We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Building and Fire Safety Project Manager with a strong record of delivering safety improvements and managing compliance across complex property portfolios. The successful candidate will be confident in driving building safety projects forward while building trusted relationships with residents, colleagues, and regulators, ensuring the safety of all building occupants.

What the Job Involves

The role involves overseeing projects that improve and maintain building safety and fire risk compliance across Westminster City Council's property portfolio. It is a hybrid role that combines remote working with regular site inspections, ensuring activities meet the latest safety regulations, best practices, and council standards.

• Deliver building and fire safety projects from initiation to completion
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation (Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act)
• Lead risk identification and mitigate across the building portfolio
• Coordinate safety-related inspections, remedial works, and reporting
• Maintain project documentation and compliance records
• Engage and manage external consultants, contractors, and advisors
• Act as the primary point of contact for safety issues
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and quality standards
• Provide expert advice to senior management and stakeholders

Skills

• Significant experience in managing safety compliance projects
• Strong understanding of safety standards and regulations
• Proven stakeholder engagement and communication
• Excellent project planning and risk management
• Interpret technical reports and safety assessments
• Attention to detail and high compliance standards
• Strong leadership for team coordination
• Proficiency with project management tools