Job Description
Fire Safety Manager
Lead fire safety improvements that make a lasting difference to residents and their homes.
We’re recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a varied residential property portfolio. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, people leadership and project delivery, helping to protect residents and drive improvements across housing services.
You’ll manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, oversee improvement programmes and work closely with residents, contractors, consultants and the local Fire and Rescue Service.
The role
You’ll bring experience of managing fire safety within residential premises, alongside strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations.
You will also have:
Benefits
To find out more or apply, contact Laura Cousins at Pertemps for a confidential discussion.
Lead fire safety improvements that make a lasting difference to residents and their homes.
We’re recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a varied residential property portfolio. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise, people leadership and project delivery, helping to protect residents and drive improvements across housing services.
You’ll manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, oversee improvement programmes and work closely with residents, contractors, consultants and the local Fire and Rescue Service.
The role
- Lead and develop the Fire Safety Surveying team, setting priorities and monitoring performance.
- Develop fire safety policies and building-specific strategies.
- Oversee fire risk assessments, ensuring actions are completed, recorded and monitored.
- Manage fire safety improvement projects, budgets and contractor performance.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and the “Golden Thread” of building safety information.
- Oversee inspection and maintenance programmes covering fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting and other fire protection systems.
- Support resident engagement, providing clear information and responding to concerns.
- Provide expert advice and report on fire safety performance to senior stakeholders.
You’ll bring experience of managing fire safety within residential premises, alongside strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations.
You will also have:
- A degree or equivalent professional building-related qualification, with relevant post-qualification experience.
- At least five years’ technical professional experience.
- The ability to identify and manage fire risks, develop fire strategies and undertake fire risk assessments.
- Experience delivering programmes across multiple sites, balancing risk, cost, quality and deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a confident approach to leading teams and coordinating contractors.
Benefits
- Career average pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave and sick pay entitlements.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities, subject to role requirements.
- Free swimming and access to local gyms.
- Subsidised parking and public transport discounts.
- Cycle purchase scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Professional development, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
To find out more or apply, contact Laura Cousins at Pertemps for a confidential discussion.