Senior Environmental Health Officer (Fire Safety & Building Remediation)

Location: North LondonRate: £400 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)Contract: Initial 3 monthsWorking Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days office/3 days remote

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Environmental Health Officer to join a North London Local Authority, supporting a high-profile Fire Safety and Building Remediation Programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in improving residential building safety, driving remediation works and ensuring landlords and building owners meet their legal obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations into fire safety risks and housing hazards within residential buildings.
• Assess technical reports, fire safety documentation and remediation plans.
• Lead complex enforcement investigations under relevant housing legislation.
• Prepare statutory notices, witness statements and legal documentation.
• Liaise with building owners, managing agents, residents and legal teams to secure remediation works.
• Support Tribunal proceedings and multi-agency enforcement activity.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Environmental Health qualification and EHRB registration (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 2004 and HHSRS.
• Proven experience in housing enforcement, investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent report-writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience in fire safety enforcement, cladding remediation, building safety or high‑rise residential buildings would be highly advantageous.

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