Strategic Building Safety Project Lead

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Title: Strategic Building Safety Project Lead

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: £48,700 per annum to £55,000 per annum (London weighted salary) or £42,700 per annum to £48,000 per annum (Regional salary), dependent on experience

Grade: 9

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

Interview Dates: 19th May 2026, in person at West Ham Lane office, Stratford, London.

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service and Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

We are on the lookout for a proactive Project Lead to combine their interest and experience in Building Safety, along with their impressive project management skills.

This role reports to the Head of Strategic Building Safety and sits within the wider Corporate Health and Safety Team.

Your impact in the role:

  • The role will help to develop the digital infrastructure needed to provide the future sustainability of effective building safety management including the Golden Thread of Information.
  • The post holder will develop systems to embed the building control requirements across L&Q’s portfolio of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and provide advice on Gateway applications.
  • The role will play a vitally important part in developing and implementing new processes so that building safety is truly embedded across the organisation, and that our residents are safe in their homes.
  • The post holder will develop close working relationships and connections across every part of the organisation but in particular with the wider Corporate Health and Safety Team, colleagues in Property and Investment and within Customer Services.

What you'll bring:

  • Hold (or be working towards) the CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.
  • You’ll have demonstrable project management experience and a solid understanding of Building Safety legislation and regulations.
  • You’ll need excellent verbal and written communications skills, a strong ability to analyse data and produce detailed written reports and you’ll have a natural ability to influence senior level stakeholders.

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Job Description:

Title: Strategic Building Safety Project Lead

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours

Salary: £48,700 per annum to £55,000 per annum (London weighted salary) or £42,700 per annum to £48,000 per annum (Regional salary), dependent on experience

Grade: 9

Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford

Persona: Agile Worker: 20% – 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working)

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Closing Date: 7th May 2026

Interview Dates: 19th May 2026, in person at West Ham Lane office, Stratford, London.

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service and Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

We are on the lookout for a proactive Project Lead to combine their interest and experience in Building Safety, along with their impressive project management skills.

This role reports to the Head of Strategic Building Safety and sits within the wider Corporate Health and Safety Team.

Your impact in the role:

  • The role will help to develop the digital infrastructure needed to provide the future sustainability of effective building safety management including the Golden Thread of Information.
  • The post holder will develop systems to embed the building control requirements across L&Q’s portfolio of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and provide advice on Gateway applications.
  • The role will play a vitally important part in developing and implementing new processes so that building safety is truly embedded across the organisation, and that our residents are safe in their homes.
  • The post holder will develop close working relationships and connections across every part of the organisation but in particular with the wider Corporate Health and Safety Team, colleagues in Property and Investment and within Customer Services.

What you’ll bring:

  • Hold (or be working towards) the CIOB Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.
  • You’ll have demonstrable project management experience and a solid understanding of Building Safety legislation and regulations.
  • You’ll need excellent verbal and written communications skills, a strong ability to analyse data and produce detailed written reports and you’ll have a natural ability to influence senior level stakeholders.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026