Fire Safety Manager

Posted 26 August 2025
Salary 367.49
LocationLambeth SW2 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1592162

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a Fire Safety Manager to oversee the management of fire risk in LBL HRA properties and ensure compliance with legislation and building regulations. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance on complex compliance matters, develop and implement fire safety plans and procedures, and maintain expert knowledge in all fire safety matters. The role involves managing contractors and consultants, conducting fire risk assessments, and delivering expert training to housing staff, contractors, and consultants. The Fire Safety Manager will also be responsible for prioritizing and addressing resident fire safety needs and promoting good race, ethnic, and community relations.

Responsibilities
  1. Manage fire risk in LBL HRA properties to ensure compliance with legislation and building regulations.
  2. Provide expert guidance on compliance procedures and develop effective procedures to fill any gaps.
  3. Review and update procedures and working practices on a regular basis.
  4. Undertake fire risk assessments, inspections, and audits across all stock, and develop and implement fire safety emergency plans and procedures.
  5. Provide clear, consistent, and accurate fire safety management advice and guidance at strategic and operational levels.
  6. Develop staff, monitor performance, and manage performance actions in accordance with HR policies.
  7. Maintain expert knowledge in fire safety matters and provide technical support and expertise to investment and repairs teams.
  8. Understand building safety management and provide specific technical design input to individual works.
  9. Assist with technical fire safety input into capital works and provide timely competent technical reports and strategy documents.
  10. Manage fire risk assessment programs and ensure robust systems are in place for appropriate fire safety.
  11. Establish mechanisms to manage and maintain property information for all aspects of building works relating to fire.
  12. Prepare fire safety reports and statistical information for management, executive, or board committees.
  13. Assist in the planning and delivery of emergency exercises and contribute to the monitoring of existing and the development of new processes and procedures.
  14. Manage contractors and consultants to ensure fire safety standards are fully met and audit their performance.
  15. Prioritize and address resident fire safety needs and participate in resident engagement.
  16. Act as or on behalf of the Contract Administrator using technical expertise to ensure effective performance by building services, construction, and maintenance contractors.
  17. Evaluate alternative fire-related designs and specifications and lead on design standardization.
  18. Lead and deliver expert training to housing staff, contractors, and consultants.
  19. Liaise with external professional bodies including Building Control and London Fire Brigade as required.