Fire Safety Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich to lead fire and building safety compliance across residential assets, reporting to senior management. The role involves developing Building Safety Cases, leading safety strategies, and managing contractors within a hybrid working environment.

The successful candidate will have extensive fire safety experience in social housing or similar settings and hold a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering fire safety compliance in social housing or residential properties.
• Strong knowledge of Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act.
• Experience managing Safety Case Reports and safety frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety and building safety compliance across residential assets.
• Develop, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Golden Thread information.
• Lead fire safety strategies, risk management and remediation projects.
• Manage specialist consultants, contractors and compliance providers.
• Act as principal point of contact for regulatory bodies and emergency services.
• Lead resident engagement initiatives and ensure effective communication on safety matters.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting and continuous service improvement.
• Manage budgets and performance of fire safety programmes and works.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Building safety Act knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Fire Safety / Building Surveying / Construction qualification

Job description

Fire Safety Manager

Location: Ipswich (Hybrid/Flexible Working Available)
Salary: 53,051 – 55,224 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety professional to join a forward–thinking housing service as a Fire Safety Manager.

This pivotal position will lead the delivery of fire and building safety compliance across a portfolio of residential buildings, ensuring adherence to the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and associated regulatory requirements whilst helping to protect residents and communities.

The Role

Reporting into senior management, you will:

• Manage fire safety and building safety compliance across residential assets.
• Develop, maintain and review Building Safety Cases and Golden Thread information.
• Lead fire safety strategies, risk management programmes and remediation projects.
• Manage specialist consultants, contractors and compliance providers.
• Act as a principal point of contact for regulatory bodies and emergency services.
• Lead resident engagement initiatives and ensure effective communication on safety matters.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, reporting and continuous service improvement.
• Manage budgets and performance associated with fire safety programmes and improvement works.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• Significant experience delivering fire safety compliance within social housing, local authority or residential property environments.
• Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience managing Safety Case Reports and building safety compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading teams and managing contractors and consultants.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Building Surveying, Construction, Compliance or a related discipline.
• IOSH, NEBOSH Fire, IFE Level 4 or equivalent professional qualifications are desirable.

Benefits

• Salary 53,051 – 55,224
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to directly influence resident safety and housing compliance standards.