Jobs, fresher vacancy - Building Safety Officer • Northern Ireland

Company: Northern Ireland Housing Executive

Northern Ireland

Job ref: 2026-43Job type: PermanentLocation: 2 Adelaide Street, BelfastSalary: £37,280 - £42,839Closing date: Thursday 19 Mar 2026 16:30Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.BAND: 6JOB PURPOSE:To assist the Building Safety Manager in ensuring the NIHE's Higher Risk Residential Buildings (HRRB's), within the scope of legislation, are compliantly managed and maintained safely and evidenced through the creation and continued management of building safety cases.REQUIREMENTS:1. i) Possess a Degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a building/construction or health and safety related discipline PLUS 2 years' relevant experience working in a building/construction or health and safety related functionORii) BTEC Higher or equivalent Level 5* qualification in a Building/Construction or health and safety related discipline PLUS 3 years' relevant experience working within a Building/Construction or health and safety related functionORiii) Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development or experiential learning PLUS a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience working within a Building/Construction or health and safety related function (Please include dates)*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalenciesAPPLICATION PROCESSApplication should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.