Fire Safety Manager

Safety Consulting Partnership Limited; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Consulting Partnership Limited in Bedford seeks a Fire Safety Manager to lead fire risk assessments and advise on upfit of fire safety systems across client sites.

You will manage projects, coordinate with clients and contractors, review plans, and produce clear technical reports while ensuring compliance with UK regulations. This hybrid role offers flexibility with some home-based duties.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Residential High-Rise Fire Safety and Health and Safety principles.
• Experience with Residential Highrise Blocks Fire Safety and Health and Safety frameworks.
• Level 4 fire safety qualification or fire engineering certifications.
• Proven experience managing fire safety projects with clients, designers and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of clear reports for non-specialists.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, able to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver fire risk assessments across client sites.
• Advise on fire safety upgrades and support design and implementation.
• Coordinate fire door and compartmentation improvement projects.
• Manage and coordinate fire safety projects, liaising with clients and contractors.
• Review building plans, prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Produce clear technical reports and provide training on fire safety procedures.
• Monitor ongoing fire safety performance and participate in audits and inspections.

Skills

Residential High-Rise Fire Safety

Health and Safety principles

Report writing

Client coordination

Independent work in hybrid environment

Education

Level 4 fire safety qualification

Fire risk assessment certifications

Job description

Safety Consulting Partnership Limited provides dedicated project management and specialist support services across health, safety, fire, and asbestos requirements for a diverse client base. The company delivers services such as fire risk assessments, fire safety and compartmentation upgrades, asbestos surveys and management, and building fire safety upgrade project management. Safety Consulting specilaises in highrise residential buildings support, and offers CDM BR principal designer and support services, Gateway 2 applications, disability access PCFRA, and company safety management systems. As members of a number of professional organisations, the company maintains high professional standards and a strong focus on regulatory compliance and practical safety solutions.

Role Description

The Fire Safety Manager is a full-time role based in Bedford, with the flexibility to perform some duties from home. The role involves leading and delivering fire risk assessments, advising on fire safety upgrades, and supporting the design and implementation of fire door and compartmentation improvements across client sites. The Fire Safety Manager will manage and coordinate fire safety projects, liaise with clients and contractors, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing building plans, preparing method statements and risk assessments, producing clear technical reports, and providing guidance and training on fire safety procedures. The role also includes monitoring ongoing fire safety performance, participating in audits and inspections, and contributing to continuous improvement of client fire safety management systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Residential High-Rise Fire Safety and Health and Safety principles and their application within BSR building safety contexts.
• Experience with Residential Highrise Blocks Fire Safety, and Health and Safety frameworks, integrating fire safety with broader health and safety management..
• Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g., Level 4 fire safety as a minimum in fire risk assessment or fire engineering certifications) and strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Proven experience in managing fire safety projects, including coordination with clients, designers, and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear reports and communicate technical information to non-specialists.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an advantage.