Fire Safety Technical Lead

Overview

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 28/05/2026

Interim & Executive Management

City Lambeth

Province Lambeth

Postal Code SW4

• Provide expert leadership and independent professional challenge on fire safety, design compliance, and building safety risks.
• Offer assurance to senior leadership on emerging risks, compliance issues, and operational performance.
• Support the development of fire safety strategies and technical standards across the housing portfolio.
• Review fire strategies, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with legislation and standards (e.g., Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 5839, BS 5266).
• Identify defects, non-compliance, and fire safety risks across new and existing buildings.
• Provide clear recommendations for corrective action and risk mitigation.

• Significant experience in fire safety, fire engineering, or building safety within housing or a similar environment.
• Proven track record of providing technical assurance on fire safety compliance, design, and refurbishment works.
• Degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, RICS, CIOB) – desirable or working towards.
• Recognised fire safety qualifications/accreditations (essential).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• Working hours:
  
  35 hours per week.
• Standard DBS required.
• Location:
  
  6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW
  , United Kingdom.
• We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.
• The role closes on 5th June 2026, apply ASAP.