Project Officer – Building & Fire Safety (North West London)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Officer with strong administrative and coordination skills to join a Building and Fire Safety Team within a local authority in North West London. The role plays a key part in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of building and fire safety programmes, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of building and fire safety projects, ensuring effective day-to-day project operation.
* Provide administrative and project support to Project Managers, maintaining accurate project documentation, trackers, and records.
* Plan, monitor, and evaluate project activity, supporting delivery against agreed timescales, budgets, and objectives.
* Attend and support meetings with internal teams, contractors, stakeholders, tenants, leaseholders, and suppliers, capturing actions and supporting follow-up.
* Work collaboratively across council services and with key stakeholders to ensure client and statutory responsibilities are met.
* Develop an understanding of emerging building safety and fire safety legislation and support compliance across projects and programmes.
* Support budget management, including monitoring expenditure, variations, and potential overspends.
* Assist with reviewing service delivery and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
* Provide technical support, advice, and recommendations in relation to scheme and programme delivery.
* Produce accurate and timely reports on project and programme progress for senior management.
* Support engagement approaches with tenants and leaseholders, contributing to clear communication and effective consultation.
* Ensure all project activity is delivered in line with council policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
About You
* Proven experience in a Project Officer, Project Support, or similar administrative role, ideally within a local authority, housing, or public sector environment.
* Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
* Knowledge or experience of building safety, fire safety, health & safety, or compliance-related work.
* An understanding of budget management and financial controls within a project environment.
* Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, contractors, and external partners.
* A proactive team player with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions when required.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing professional reports and documentation.
* Good ICT skills, with experience using project management systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
This role may involve attending meetings across multiple sites within North West London and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners.
If you are interested in supporting the delivery of essential building and fire safety programmes and making a meaningful contribution to public safety, we would welcome your application. Apply now to be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process