Head of Building Safety Projects

Principal People Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building safety seeks a Head of Building Safety Projects to oversee critical investigations and remedial works across a high-rise residential portfolio. This role involves significant leadership, strategic influence, and collaboration with a high-performing team, directly contributing to safer homes and communities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Impactful work contributing to community safety

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience in commercial, construction, or property sectors.
• Experience leading complex building investigations in residential environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations and Fire Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational strategy for building safety initiatives.
• Manage in-depth investigations including fire engineering.
• Oversight of remedial works and budget accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Building Regulations Knowledge

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

Professional qualification in construction or property

Job description

Head of Building Safety Projects

Are you a proven leader ready to make a lasting impact in the fire and building safety space?

Our client is looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Building Safety Projects to take ownership of a vital programme of investigations and remedial works across a diverse high-rise residential portfolio.

You ll be joining a truly exceptional team, one we know well here at Principal People, having placed several talented individuals into this organisation, including within the building safety function itself. We ve seen first-hand how this company empowers its people, offering both career-defining opportunities and an outstanding work-life balance.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational strategy and delivery of building safety initiatives across a complex residential portfolio.
• Commission and manage in-depth investigations including building pathology, fire engineering, and design assessments.
• Oversee all remedial works arising from these investigations, including interim fire safety measures where required.
• Take full accountability for a £10m+ budget, ensuring value for money, strong contractor performance, and financial control.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, embedding a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You ll Bring:

• A professional qualification or equivalent experience in the commercial, construction, or property sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex building investigations and delivering remedial works in live residential environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and Fire Safety legislation.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and manage high-value programmes effectively.

Why This Role?

• Real Impact Your work will directly contribute to safer homes and stronger communities.
• Brilliant People Join a well-regarded, collaborative team making meaningful strides in building safety.
• Career Growth Be part of an organisation that supports professional development and internal progression.
• Balance & Flexibility Thrive in an environment that values employee wellbeing as much as performance.

If you re ready to lead, influence, and elevate standards in building safety, we d love to hear from you.