Fire Safety Project Manager

Thomas Search; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organisation in Leatherhead is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Project Manager to ensure compliance and safety across their housing portfolio. This role involves managing fire safety programmes and collaborating with teams to improve living standards. Candidates should have proven experience in fire safety compliance, strong knowledge of fire regulations, and relevant qualifications. A driving licence is necessary for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering fire safety compliance programmes.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors and passive fire protection.
• A driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for fire safety matters.
• Manage delivery of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Strategies.
• Ensure compliance and oversee fire safety works.

Skills

Fire safety regulations knowledge

Contract and project management

Building construction knowledge

Fire Risk Assessment delivery

Education

HNC / HND in Fire Safety or Surveying

Recognised FRA qualification (NEBOSH)

Job description

Fire Safety Project Manager

Surrey (Hybrid)

£48,000 + Bens

Thomas Search are working on behalf of a not-for-profit housing organisation with deep roots in the community and a bold vision for the future. They support over 1,800 vulnerable people each year, helping individuals live independently and with dignity across Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, and South-West London.

We're looking for a skilled Fire Safety Project Manager to join a supportive Asset Management team who take pride in improving living standards across our housing portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our homes are safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standard. You'll join our friendly Asset Management Team of 16, working collaboratively with our Housing Support teams, contractors, and partners to ensure safety, quality and peace of mind for our residents.

Day to day :

• Acting as our primary point of contact for all fire safety matters across our housing portfolio
• Managing the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Strategies
• Investigating Health and Safety concerns under the Housing Health & Safety Rating System
• Ensuring compliance alongside our Contracts and Compliance Manager
• Specifying, procuring, and overseeing fire safety works (active & passive)
• Managing contractors and in-house teams to deliver works safely, on time, and to quality
• Monitoring budgets and contributing to future planned works
• Carrying out property inspections and documenting findings
• Providing advice and reassurance to residents, colleagues and stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with legislation, good practice and sector change

What we're looking for :

• Proven experience delivering FRA or fire safety compliance programmes
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, fire doors and passive fire protection
• Contract and project management experience
• Building construction, building pathology and residential property knowledge
• A relevant qualification (HNC / HND, Fire Safety, Surveying or similar)
• Recognised FRA qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessor cert)
• A driving licence and access to a car

IT competency and confidence working independently

Social housing experience, Fire Door Inspector, membership of IFSM / IFE / ASFP / CIOB / RICS This is your chance to play a central role in building a greener, fairer future for social housing.

Apply or reach out directly and confidentially to David at (url removed)