Fire Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a local authority housing portfolio. You will provide specialist advice, manage fire safety risks and help ensure buildings remain safe and compliant with relevant legislation.

You will lead a team of fire safety professionals and oversee risk assessments, building fire strategies and programmes of fire safety improvements. You will monitor actions through to completion, maintain clear compliance records and work with housing teams, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors.
• Developing and reviewing fire strategies for residential buildings.
• Overseeing Fire Risk Assessments and ensuring identified actions are completed.
• Managing fire safety improvement projects, budgets, contracts and suppliers.
• Monitoring fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, escape routes and other fire safety systems.
• Maintaining accurate building safety information and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Working with residents and stakeholders, including fire and rescue services.
• Reporting progress, presenting information and advising senior colleagues.

You will have a degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline, with relevant practical experience. You will bring at least five years’ technical experience and a strong background in managing fire safety in residential premises.

You will have expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and be able to assess and manage risk, develop fire strategies and organise work across multiple sites. Strong communication, leadership and presentation skills are essential. A recognised fire safety or NEBOSH qualification would be an advantage.

The role may occasionally require evening meetings or work outside normal hours.

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