Environmental Health Officer - High-Rise & Medium-Rise Mediation Programme

Oyster Partnership; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A West Midlands local authority is looking for an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its High-Rise and Medium-Rise Mediation Programme. This full-time position focuses on improving safety and compliance for high-rise residential buildings. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in fire safety and compliance, particularly with high-rise structures. Offering a competitive rate of £55–£60 per hour, this role presents a unique long-term opportunity in the region until March 2027. Remote working is included, facilitating a flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing fire safety in high-rise residential buildings.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Ability to carry out Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect high-rise and medium-rise residential buildings to assess compliance.
• Carry out enforcement actions under relevant legislation.
• Support mediation and engagement with stakeholders.

Skills

Fire safety

High-rise residential compliance

Building safety legislation

Enforcement

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Education

Qualified Fire Risk Assessor (ABBE Level 4 or above)

Fully qualified EHRB Environmental Health Officer

Job description

Environmental Health Officer – High‑Rise & Medium‑Rise Mediation Programme

A West Midlands local authority is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer to join its High‑Rise and Medium‑Rise Mediation Programme. This is a major multi‑year project running until March 2027, with strong potential to extend beyond this.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in fire safety, high‑rise residential compliance, enforcement, or building safety legislation.

Role Overview

You will support a specialist programme focused on improving safety and compliance across high‑rise and medium‑rise residential buildings.

• Hours:Full-Time
• Working Pattern: 2–3 days in the office, remainder remote
• Location: West Midlands
• Contract: Until March 2027
• Rate: £55–£60+ per hour
• IR35: TBC
• Level Required: Level 4+ (Fire Risk / Building Safety)

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect high‑rise and medium‑rise residential buildings to assess compliance
• Carry out enforcement actions under relevant housing and fire safety legislation
• Support mediation and engagement with building owners, managing agents and stakeholders
• Prepare clear, evidence‑based reports for enforcement, compliance and safety case reviews
• Work collaboratively with Fire & Rescue Services, Building Control and internal teams
• Contribute to Building Safety Case preparation and oversight

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is suited to someone with a strong background in fire safety, building safety, environmental health, or high‑rise residential compliance.

Key strengths and qualifications include

• Qualified Fire Risk Assessor (ABBE Level 4 or above)
• Experience assessing fire safety in high‑rise residential buildings
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Fire Safety Act 2021
  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Housing Act 2004 (incl. 2018 addendum)
• Ability to carry out Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments; understanding of Types 2–4
• Familiarity with PAS 9980 external wall assessment methodology
• Strong technical understanding of construction practices and Approved Document B
• Proven experience in enforcement, prosecutions or compliance interventions
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills (Fire & Rescue, Building Control, managing agents, residents)
• High‑quality report writing and consistent SLA delivery
• Fully qualified EHRB Environmental Health Officer

Why This Role Stands Out

This is one of the few long‑term, multi‑year opportunities in the region dedicated to high‑rise safety transformation.

The programme offers

• Stability through to 2027
• The opportunity to contribute to high‑impact remediation and compliance projects
• Close collaboration with key regulatory partners
• A meaningful role that helps shape safer homes across the region

If you would like to explore this opportunity further, or one similar, please send your CV or get in touch to arrange a conversation. I'd be happy to run through in more details.

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