Fire Safety Manager

McCarthy Stone; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement living developer is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead their fire and building safety strategy across a nationwide property estate. The role involves developing and implementing safety strategies, ensuring compliance with legislation, and conducting audits on fire risk assessments. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment with a competitive salary and benefits package, making a significant impact on resident safety.

Benefits

Company Car or Car allowance

Bonuses

Other Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified professional with membership in a relevant fire safety body.
• Extensive knowledge of fire and building safety legislation.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety strategies across large property estates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fire and building safety strategies across our estate.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Conduct audits on fire risk assessments, ensuring best practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Ability to develop safety strategies

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Location: Nationwide role (travel required to our Developments) Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) Benefits: Company Car or Car allowance + Bonuses + Benefits

Are you a fire and building safety expert looking to make a real impact? Do you have the knowledge, leadership, and passion to drive fire and building safety strategy across a nationwide property estate? If so, we want to hear from you!

At McCarthy Stone, we're committed to providing safe and secure living environments for our residents. We are looking for a Fire Safety Manager to lead our fire and building safety approach, ensuring compliance with all current and future legislation. This is a pivotal role in shaping our strategic approach, working closely with Hampshire Fire and Rescue and key stakeholders across the business.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement fire and building safety strategies across our estate.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Work closely with Hampshire Fire and Rescue and external consultants to maintain our high safety standards.
• Conduct audits on fire risk assessments, ensuring best practice across our properties.
• Lead fire remediation projects and implement recommendations to enhance safety.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and ensure our approach evolves accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree‑qualified professional with membership in a relevant fire safety body (e.g., IWFM).
• Extensive knowledge of fire and building safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex regulations to diverse audiences.
• Experience in developing and implementing safety strategies across large property estates.
• Resilient, proactive, and results‑driven individual with excellent problem‑solving skills.

Play a key role in safeguarding the residents and properties of a leading retirement living developer. Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your expertise is valued. Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and shape the future of fire and building safety at McCarthy Stone, apply today!