Fire Safety Manager

We are recruitingforan experienced Fire Safety Managerto join a leading Social Housing provider based in Kingston upon Thames supporting property services across the local region on a one year fixed term contract.

• Salary: £60,000
• Contract:
  
  1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Working pattern:
  Full-time - 35 hours per week
• Working arrangement:
  Hybrid working 2 to 3 days in the office

Our client is a well-established Social Housing provider managing a large portfolio of residential properties across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent services to their residents and communities.

• Hybrid working
• Public sector pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Continuity of service benefits
• Life assurance
• Discounted health cash plan

• Manage and oversee the Group's fire safety programmes across its residential property portfolio.
• Carry out fire safety inspections, surveys and audits, ensuring risks are identified and appropriately managed.
• Work closely with Property Managers to ensure Fire Risk Assessment recommendations and remedial actions are completed.
• Prepare specifications, monitor works on site and undertake quality assurance inspections.
• Manage contracts, variations and Contract Instructions where required.
• Ensure all fire safety, building safety, statutory and regulatory obligations are identified and progressed.
• Keep up to date with changes to fire safety legislation, guidance and regulatory requirements.

• Strong knowledge and experience of Fire Risk Assessments and fire safety compliance.
• Experience managing fire safety contractors and external consultants.
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and regulations.
• Experience delivering fire safety remedial, major works or compliance programmes.
• A recognised Fire Safety qualification or Building safety qualification
• Strong project, contract and budget management skills.
• Experience working within a residential or social housing environment.

This role would suit an experienced Fire Safety Manager, Fire Safety Project Manager or Senior Fire Safety professional looking for a one-year fixed-term opportunity with a reputable Social Housing organisation.