Fire Safety Manager

MD2 Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MD2 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take the lead on fire safety compliance, risk management and improvement programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio in Ipswich, Suffolk.

The role requires expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, residential building compliance and the management of large-scale fire safety projects, with responsibility for a multi-site portfolio and a significant budget.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' technical professional experience.
• Proven experience managing fire safety within residential properties.
• Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing fire safety programmes across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, project management and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance, training and development.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies, strategies and risk assessments across residential properties.
• Oversee a significant fire safety improvement programme with a budget of approximately £10 million.
• Manage external contractors, consultants, procurement processes and project delivery.
• Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and remedial works are completed to the required standards.
• Oversee fire doors, alarm systems, emergency lighting, sprinklers and other essential fire safety measures.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and the Golden Thread of building safety information.
• Work closely with fire and rescue services, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Deliver reports, presentations and technical advice to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in fire safety standards, resident engagement and building compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Degree in building-related discipline

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Job description

Fire Safety Manager – Ipswich, Suffolk Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Position: Fire Safety Manager

Sector: Housing & Property Management

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take the lead on fire safety compliance, risk management and improvement programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio.

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, residential building compliance and the management of large-scale fire safety projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance, training and development.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies, strategies and risk assessments across residential properties.
• Oversee a significant fire safety improvement programme with a budget of approximately £10 million.
• Manage external contractors, consultants, procurement processes and project delivery.
• Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and remedial works are completed to the required standards.
• Oversee fire doors, alarm systems, emergency lighting, sprinklers and other essential fire safety measures.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and the Golden Thread of building safety information.
• Work closely with fire and rescue services, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Deliver reports, presentations and technical advice to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in fire safety standards, resident engagement and building compliance.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' technical professional experience.
• Proven experience managing fire safety within residential properties.
• Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing fire safety programmes across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, project management and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take ownership of a substantial residential fire safety portfolio, lead an established team and deliver major improvement projects.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring resident safety, maintaining statutory compliance and implementing long-term fire safety strategies.