Fire Safety Advisor – AR

Enfield Council; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety compliance across its council housing and properties. You will oversee the fire risk assessment programme, ensure assessments meet standards and timescales, and help protect residents by identifying and managing fire safety risks.

Key responsibilities include managing FRA programme, conducting high-risk assessments in complex properties, and liaising with the London Fire Brigade.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fire safety legislation and risk assessment processes.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Experience liaising with housing teams, contractors and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire risk assessment programme across council properties.
• Undertake and quality-check fire risk assessments in buildings.
• Identify hazards and monitor remedial actions to completion.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation (2005 Order, Building Safety Act).
• Provide technical fire safety advice to teams and contractors.
• Liaise with London Fire Brigade on inspections and enforcement.
• Maintain fire safety records and prepare management reports.
• Support fire investigations, audits and policy development.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Driving licence

Education

Level 5+ fire safety qualification

Graduate membership in fire safety body

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Advisor

Enfield Council | Building & Fire Safety – Council Housing

Rate: £300 PAYE per day
Location: Enfield, London
Department: Building & Fire Safety

About the Role

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Safety Advisor to support fire safety compliance across its residential and commercial property portfolio. You will oversee the council’s fire risk assessment programme, ensure assessments are completed to the required standards and timescales, and help protect residents by ensuring fire safety risks are properly identified and managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the council’s fire risk assessment (FRA) programme, ensuring assessments are commissioned, completed, validated and recorded accurately.
• Undertake and quality-check fire risk assessments across residential buildings, including complex and higher-risk properties.
• Identify fire safety hazards, recommend appropriate control measures and monitor remedial actions through to completion.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Building Safety Act.
• Provide technical fire safety advice to housing teams, managers, contractors and other council departments.
• Liaise with the London Fire Brigade on inspections, enforcement matters and fire safety initiatives.
• Maintain accurate fire safety records, analyse compliance data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Support fire investigations, audits and reviews following serious fire incidents.
• Contribute to fire safety policies, procedures and continuous improvement across the council’s housing portfolio.

Essential Requirements

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire engineering from a recognised provider.
• Membership of a recognised fire safety or construction professional body at Graduate level or above.
• At least five years’ experience undertaking complex and non-complex fire risk assessments within social housing, alongside substantial wider fire safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building construction, fire protection systems and relevant British Standards.
• Experience managing fire safety compliance, reviewing assessments and monitoring remedial actions.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and advise on complex fire safety risks.
• A full, current driving licence and vehicle insurance for business use.

Desirable

• Fire door inspection or fire stopping inspection qualifications.
• Registration as a life safety assessor with a recognised professional register.
• Experience working with regulatory bodies and handling enforcement actions.
• Knowledge of the Apex asset management system.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will work closely with the council’s housing and building safety teams, external contractors and the London Fire Brigade. The role requires a combination of practical fire risk assessment expertise, compliance monitoring and programme coordination to ensure residents remain safe and the council meets its statutory obligations.