Head Of Fire Safety & Asbestos

Reed Specialist Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos to ensure safety and compliance in operations. This role includes overseeing fire safety strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring contractor performance. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in this field and excellent skills in communication and project oversight. The position is based in the East Midlands or London, offering a salary between £77k and £89,544.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fire Risk Assessment and remedial processes.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance and standards.
• Develop and implement fire safety strategies.
• Manage and control budgets effectively.
• Coordinate with technical professionals for projects.
• Conduct regular site visits to address issues.
• Lead procurement and commercial evaluations.
• Review and update tenancy agreements.

Skills

Leadership in fire safety and asbestos management

Understanding of relevant legislation

Managerial skills

Budget management

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos

Salary: 77k - 89,544k

Location: East Midlands or London.

Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a prominent housing provider for a dedicated and experienced individual to join as the Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring safety and compliance across all operations, with a specific emphasis on fire safety and asbestos management.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Oversee and manage the internal Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and remedial processes.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements related to fire safety and asbestos.
• Monitor and challenge the performance of contractors to ensure high standards and prompt responses in maintenance and repairs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fire safety strategy, including a replacement program for capital renewals.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and that all works are completed to the required quality.
• Coordinate with technical professionals and consultants to make informed commercial decisions regarding out-of-scope works.
• Regular site visits to proactively and reactively address issues.
• Lead on the procurement and commercial evaluation of contracts.
• Review and update terms and conditions of leases and tenancy agreements to ensure uniformity in management repair liability and charging processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within fire safety and asbestos management.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practices in fire safety and asbestos management.
• Excellent managerial skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects and ensure compliance.
• Strong budget management and commercial decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, and internal teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply:

If you are interested in this Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos position, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Ensure to include details of your relevant experience and qualifications that make you the ideal candidate for this role.