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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Principal Environmental Health Officer (Fire and Building Safety)

Salary

GBP 64,815 - 68,265 per year

Apply on London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Description

Tower Hamlets is rebuilding its team dedicated to deliver the London Remediation Acceleration Action Plan to keep residents safe in their homes.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a range of diverse and complex buildings and to secure your already acquired relevant expertise.

You will be leading a team of specialist EHOs, providing technical supervision and monitoring casework activity and progress. You work with the programme lead on prioritisation of work and escalation activity. You will carry out inspections, assess risks and work with building owners, managing agents, relevant public sector stakeholders and residents to deliver successful remediation outcomes.

Key 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
  • Monitor enforcement action

About You

  • 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 role of the Building Safety Regulator and Golden Thread principles
  • Experience in private sector housing enforcement
  • Knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS
  • Management/supervision experience
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to manage a varied workload
  • A commitment to improving housing standards and resident safety

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Local Government Pension Scheme membership
  • Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years' service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
  • Flexible and agile working to support work-life balance
  • Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans)
  • Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways

Skills

Required

  • Environmental Health qualification
  • EHRB registration
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • HHSRS assessments
  • Housing Act 2004
  • Management experience
  • Communication skills
  • Organisational skills

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobsgopublic.com/job/principal-environmental-health-officer-fire-and-building-safety-103162

Apply on London Borough of Tower Hamlets