External Wall Safety Lead - Housing Resilience & Compliance

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an External Wall Safety Manager to ensure the safety and integrity of its housing stock. You will lead assessments and remediation efforts, manage consultants, and engage with residents. Candidates should have strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and experience in similar roles. The position supports thousands of residents and demands excellent communication skills and project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and external wall compliance.
• Experience delivering external wall safety remediation within housing or local government.
• Knowledge of high‑risk external wall systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s approach to identifying external wall safety risks.
• Oversee risk profiling for buildings with combustible materials.
• Manage consultants and contractors for remediation projects.

Skills

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Experience in external wall safety remediation

Knowledge of PAS9980 assessments

Contractor management

Communication skills

Fire safety qualifications

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety

Level 4 Fire Safety & Risk Management

Job description

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an External Wall Safety Manager to ensure the safety and integrity of its housing stock. You will lead assessments and remediation efforts, manage consultants, and engage with residents. Candidates should have strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and experience in similar roles. The position supports thousands of residents and demands excellent communication skills and project management capabilities.