Fire Remediation Team Lead

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Team Manager in Fire Remediation to lead critical fire safety compliance and remediation across housing stock and assets. You will drive multi-disciplinary teams, manage sizeable budgets and ensure statutory obligations are met, aligning with the council's asset strategy.

The role requires extensive experience in fire safety, building safety and asset management, with a Level 5 qualification and active CPD.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading large, complex teams in asset management or construction.
• Extensive knowledge of fire safety, building safety and asset management.
• Experience managing large capital and revenue budgets and regulatory frameworks.
• Level 5 qualification in Built Environment or Fire Safety Management.
• Membership of a professional body with ongoing CPD.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Risk Assessment, PAS 79, Building Regulations and the Fire Safety Order.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication with senior leaders and external partners.
• Additional fire safety qualifications such as VRQ Level 4 and City & Guilds qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire remediation, compliance and building safety programmes across a diverse property portfolio.
• Manage Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programmes, remedial works and compliance monitoring systems.
• Oversee project planning, design and construction activities, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams comprising professional, technical, administrative and contractor resources.
• Act as the Council's lead contact for contractors, consultants, community representatives and key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage substantial capital and revenue budgets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, guidance and industry standards relating to fire safety and building regulations.
• Support service improvement, innovation and sustainability initiatives across the Housing and Assets service.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire safety knowledge

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

CPD commitment

Education

Level 5 qualification in Built Environment or Fire Safety

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a proactive Team Manager in Fire Remediation to lead critical fire safety compliance and remediation across housing stock and assets. You will drive multi-disciplinary teams, manage sizeable budgets and ensure statutory obligations are met, aligning with the council's asset strategy.

The role requires extensive experience in fire safety, building safety and asset management, with a Level 5 qualification and active CPD.