Fire Safety Technical Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Lambeth; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is inviting a Senior Fire Safety Lead for a 3-month contract with a local authority in London. The role provides strategic and operational leadership in fire safety, fire engineering, and building safety risks across the housing portfolio, acting as the Accountable Person for higher-risk buildings (HRBs).

The role delivers specialist advice, independent assurance, and oversight on compliance, design, refurbishment works, fire protection systems, contractor performance,

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire safety and building safety within housing or similar environments.
• Degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Surveying, or related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, RICS, CIOB) desirable or working towards.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify defects, non-compliance, and fire safety risks across new and existing buildings.
• Provide clear recommendations for corrective action and risk mitigation.

Skills

Fire safety leadership

Fire engineering

Building safety

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering / Fire Safety / Building Surveying

Job description

Lambeth, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/05/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation.  That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing strategic and operational technical leadership in fire safety, fire engineering, and building safety risks across the Council’s housing portfolio. The role is crucial in supporting the Council's responsibilities as the Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). It involves delivering specialist advice, independent assurance, and oversight on fire safety compliance, design, refurbishment works, fire protection systems, contractor performance, and incident investigation.
  

Responsibilities

• 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.
  

Requirements

• 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.
  

Additional Information

• 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