Lead EHO – Fire & Building Safety (Flexible)

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29–33 days

Flexible working

Learning & development opportunities

Staff loan schemes

Job summary

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead a team of Environmental Health Officers and drive remediation outcomes in high-rise residential buildings.

You will supervise two EHOs, prioritise work, maintain Golden Thread records and liaise with building owners and residents to ensure safety and compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Qualifications

• A recognised Environmental Health qualification and EHRB registration (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022.
• Understanding of high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings.
• Awareness of the Building Safety Regulator and Golden Thread principles.
• Experience in private sector housing enforcement.
• Knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Commitment to improving housing standards and resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of two EHOs
• Allocation and prioritisation of work
• Maintenance of accurate building records and Golden Thread information
• Carry out inspections of residential buildings
• Undertake HHSRS assessments
• Take enforcement action as appropriate

Skills

Team leadership

Casework supervision

Inspection skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Health qualification

Job description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a Principal Environmental Health Officer to lead a team of Environmental Health Officers and drive remediation outcomes in high-rise residential buildings.

You will supervise two EHOs, prioritise work, maintain Golden Thread records and liaise with building owners and residents to ensure safety and compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022.