Job Introduction
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Job introduction
We are looking for a Fire & Building Safety Manager to join our Building Services team. This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth, with hybrid working available. The role is office based at least 3 days per week and you will need to travel as required between PCC Assets in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester.
Your new role
We are seeking a Building Safety and Fire Manager to join the Compliance Service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services (HNB) Directorate.
The role will have responsibility for managing the Building Safety and Fire Team, ensuring the team delivers on critical areas of building safety and fire safety for both the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund (GRA) assets. The building safety activities managed by the team are diverse and focus on activities arisen from the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023.
The scope of the role covers all building safety and fire safety activities in relation to our 17,000-housing stock and 900 corporate buildings. Candidates should have a qualification in fire safety and experience of managing fire safety across housing or commercial assets.
Please see the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page for all details of the role and responsibilities!
Who is the person?
The ideal candidate is someone who will:
- At least a level 4 qualification in fire safety or equivalent. Where a qualification is not held, candidates will need to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
- Ideally be a chartered member of a relevant fire safety body, however where membership is not held support will be provided to candidates to achieve this.
- Have or be willing to obtain a Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management.
- Have extensive knowledge of building related legislation and application. Specifically, the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, building regulations, with the ability to advise others to ensure processes within the team comply with the legislation.
- Have awareness of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and its application to fire and building safety.
- Have relevant experience of interpreting complex specialists' reports related to fire and building safety and advise on the outcome and any remediation works required.
- Have sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to confidently develop mitigation plans.
- Have experience of managing and leading a fire safety team or equivalent, including the development of staff.
- Be an excellent communicator and assertive as necessary ensuring excellent working relationships are maintained. Be able to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including residents.
- Have a full driving licence and provide a car for work, as you will be visiting sites across Portsmouth and surrounding areas so will need to travel effectively between them.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Amy Holmes, Head of Compliance on 07957 386 939 or email Amy.Holmes@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Interviews: 26th February 2026.
