Building and Fire Safety Project Manager

Brackenberry; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Building and Fire Safety Project Manager for a 2.5-month contract, with potential extensions. This role involves overseeing compliance projects across a diverse property portfolio, ensuring adherence to safety regulations while engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have robust experience managing safety projects and professional membership with recognized bodies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building and fire safety projects, particularly in residential and public sectors.
• Strong understanding of Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation like fire strategies and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage building and fire safety projects across housing and public buildings.
• Ensure compliance with building safety regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and maintain documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Fire Safety Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Professional membership with CIOB, IFE, or RICS

Ongoing CPD in fire safety and building compliance

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority inCity of Westminster to assist with the appointment of aBuilding and Fire Safety Project Manager, on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £325.44 - £448.00 per day

Summary:

Westminster City Council (WCC) is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Building and Fire Safety Project Manager to lead and coordinate safety compliance projects across its diverse property portfolio. This hybrid role involves remote working and frequent site visits, focusing on ensuring all buildings meet the latest safety regulations, including compliance with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of safety-focused projects, manage stakeholder relationships, and maintain comprehensive records to support the councils commitment to safety and regulatory excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and manage end-to-end building and fire safety projects across the councils housing and public building stock.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and all relevant housing and safety regulations.
• Lead on risk identification, mitigation, and reporting for fire and building safety hazards.
• Coordinate inspections, remedial actions, and maintain robust documentation and compliance records.
• Engage and oversee consultants, contractors, and fire safety professionals to deliver timely and compliant safety improvements.

Requirements:

• Professional membership with a recognised body such as:CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building), IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers),RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) in fire safety and building compliance
• Extensive experience managing building and fire safety projects, particularly in residential and public sector contexts.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities (e.g. Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act, Housing Health and Safety Rating System).
  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical documentation such as fire strategies, safety case reports, and risk assessments.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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