Building Safety Officer

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council invites applications to join the Building Safety Team within the Compliance Service. The role supports the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and related legislation, focusing on safety across housing stock, commercial properties and private sector housing as well as council assets.

You will assist the Fire and Building Safety Manager on building safety, including structural and fire safety, and provide expert advice to other directorates.

Job description

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Civic Offices, Portsmouth (Hybrid working available)

Closing Date:

16/11/2026

Job Category:

Region / Division:

UK Region

Directorate:

Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services

Job Introduction

We are seeking individuals to work as part of the Building Safety Team within the Compliance Service at Portsmouth City Council. The Building Safety Team is responsible for cooperating with the Principal Accountable Person and Responsible Person's in relation to whole building safety and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and other legislation.

The officer will assist the Fire and Building Safety Manager regarding building safety including structural safety and fire safety on the Council's housing stock and commercial properties as well as the buildings that private sector housing regulate. To provide advice to other areas of the council on building safety including social housing, private sector housing and other directorates on both housing and commercial assets.

For full details on what the role will involve and the person we are looking for please see the full job profile & cover letter attached at the bottom of this page!

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act .

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration , inclusivity and being people-focussed . These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.