Project Officer – Building & Fire Safety (North West London)

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.