Fire Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave entitlement

Professional development opportunities

Influence resident safety standards

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment in Kirklees (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available) seeks a Fire Safety (Regulation) Manager to lead the safe management of a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings and drive compliance with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act. The role focuses on Building Safety Cases, resident engagement, and delivering statutory safety standards.

You will work with regulators and internal teams to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing fire and building safety within residential property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order.
• Experience producing or managing Safety Case Reports.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Managing fire and building safety compliance across high-risk residential buildings.
• Developing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and the Golden Thread of information.
• Leading resident engagement programmes and ensuring two-way communication on safety matters.
• Managing fire safety strategies, compliance programmes and remediation activity.
• Working with regulators, emergency services and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting investment programmes to ensure buildings remain compliant and safe to occupy.
• Leading and developing teams delivering high-quality compliance services.

Skills

Building Safety Management

Fire Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Resident Engagement

Leadership

Education

Fire Safety/Building Safety qualification

Job description

Location: Kirklees (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)

Salary: £54,495 - £56,494 + Excellent Local Government Benefits

Are you an experienced building safety or fire safety professional looking to play a pivotal role in protecting residents and shaping the future of building safety compliance?

We are seeking a Fire Safety (Regulation) Manager to lead the safe management of a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing service and drive compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and associated regulatory requirements.

The Role

As Fire Safety (Regulation) Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing fire and building safety compliance across high-risk residential buildings.
• Developing and maintaining Building Safety Cases and the Golden Thread of information.
• Leading resident engagement programmes and ensuring two-way communication on safety matters.
• Managing fire safety strategies, compliance programmes and remediation activity.
• Working closely with regulators, emergency services and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting investment programmes to ensure buildings remain compliant and safe to occupy.
• Leading and developing teams responsible for delivering high-quality compliance services.

About You

We're keen to hear from professionals with experience in:

• Building Safety Management
• Fire Safety Compliance
• Social Housing Compliance
• Asset Compliance
• Building Surveying
• Fire Risk ManagementYou will ideally possess:

• Significant experience managing fire and building safety within residential property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order and associated legislation.
• Experience producing or managing Safety Case Reports.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes.
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Building Safety, Construction, Surveying or Compliance.
• IOSH, NEBOSH Fire or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and resident engagement skills.

What's On Offer

• Salary £54,495 - £56,494
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to directly influence resident safety and compliance standards