Building Safety & Compliance Officer | Chelsea | Full Time | Competitive Salary

Principia is looking for a Building Safety & Compliance Officer to support its block management team in Chelsea.

This role will help make sure residential buildings are safe, compliant and well managed. You will support key building safety tasks, manage records, work with contractors and keep residents and clients informed.

It is a practical role for someone who is organised, calm under pressure and confident working with people, data and deadlines. So yes, spreadsheets, safety records and resident updates all in one neat bundle. The modern workplace remains a rich tapestry of controlled chaos.

About Principia

Principia is a professional block management company.

The company provides tailored property management services for residential developments. It works with leaseholders, freeholders and management companies to deliver clear, proactive and well-managed services.

Principia focuses on keeping properties maintained, compliant and safe for the people who live in them.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Building Safety and Compliance Officer, you will support the delivery of safety and compliance services across a residential property portfolio.

You will:

• Support compliance: Help make sure legal and safety duties are met.
• Manage records: Keep building safety and compliance data accurate and up to date.
• Track requirements: Maintain spreadsheets for properties and safety actions.
• Coordinate surveys: Arrange building height surveys where needed.
• Register buildings: Support building registration tasks where required.
• Arrange inspections: Help book and manage safety inspections.
• Manage contractors: Liaise with contractors and monitor service delivery.
• Support residents: Engage with residents and respond to building safety queries.
• Prepare updates: Produce safety KPIs and progress reports.
• Attend meetings: Join client meetings where updates are needed.
• Support clients: Liaise with clients and directors on building safety requirements.
• Maintain safety information: Compile and update Building Safety Information Boxes.
• Support signage: Oversee wayfinding signage installation where needed.
• Promote wellbeing: Support health, safety and wellbeing across managed buildings.

Building Safety Responsibilities

This Building Safety role is focused on keeping information clear, current and useful.

You will help make sure inspections, records, surveys and compliance actions are tracked in the right way. Good records matter because building safety depends on clear evidence, not vague hopes and a folder last opened in 2018.

You will also support communication between residents, contractors, clients and internal teams.

About You

You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy property or compliance setting.

You will bring:

• Strong organisation: The ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills: Confidence using systems, spreadsheets and digital records.
• Resident focus: A clear commitment to good customer service.
• Team working: The ability to work well with colleagues and partners.
• Independence: Confidence managing tasks without constant supervision.
• Resilience: The ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Communication skills: Clear written and verbal communication.
• Problem solving: A practical approach to resolving issues.
• High standards: A commitment to quality, accuracy and follow-through.
• Compliance awareness: An interest in safety, property management and legal duties.

Key Building Safety Skills

Principia is looking for someone with skills in:

• Building safety support
• Compliance administration
• Contractor management
• Resident engagement
• Safety records
• Property spreadsheets
• Building height surveys
• Inspection coordination
• Client updates
• KPI reporting
• Planning and prioritisation
• Data management
• Health and safety awareness

Why Join Principia?

This is a strong opportunity to join a market-leading property group with clear routes for career growth.

You will work with a varied residential property portfolio and build useful experience in block management, safety and compliance.

Principia offers:

• Career growth and progression
• Market-leading training
• Ongoing professional development
• Access to a diverse property portfolio
• A supportive team environment
• A collaborative working culture

Benefits

The role includes:

• Competitive salary package
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Holiday allowance rising by 1 day per year based on service
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days’ holiday each year

Diversity and Inclusion

Principia is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.

The company is looking for someone who shares its commitment to excellent service in the real estate industry.

Recruitment Agency Notice

Principia does not use recruitment agencies for this role.

All hiring is managed directly by the Internal Recruitment team. Unsolicited CVs or referrals from agencies will not be considered.

Application Tips

Use your CV to show clear examples of Building Safety, compliance, property management or contractor coordination work.

Include any experience with resident communication, inspections, spreadsheets, safety records, client updates or building compliance tasks. Keep your examples clear, practical and easy to scan.