This Building Safety Officer post sits in the Building Safety Team within the Compliance Service at Portsmouth City Council. The work centres on building safety compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021, covering structural and fire safety across council housing, commercial property and buildings regulated by private sector housing. The role supports the Fire and Building Safety Manager and advises other council areas on building safety. Hybrid working is available, and the right to work in the UK is required; interviews are set for 7 December 2026.
What the job involves
- Cooperate with the Principal Accountable Person and Responsible Persons on whole-building safety
- Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and other legislation
- Assist the Fire and Building Safety Manager on structural and fire safety for council housing and commercial properties
- Advise other council areas on building safety across social housing, private sector housing and other directorates' assets
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
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