Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing provider is seeking a Head of Fire Safety & Asbestos. This role is critical in ensuring compliance and safety, focusing on fire safety and asbestos management. Key responsibilities include overseeing fire risk assessments, managing budgets, and developing safety strategies. Candidates should have proven leadership experience, a strong understanding of related legislation, and excellent interpersonal skills. The work is located in either East Midlands or London, and it is a permanent position.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the internal Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and remedial processes.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and corporate requirements.
• Monitor and challenge the performance of contractors to ensure high standards.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fire safety strategy.
• Manage budgets effectively to ensure quality of work.
• Lead on procurement and commercial evaluation of contracts.

Skills

Leadership in fire safety and asbestos management

Understanding of legislation in fire safety

Budget management

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 :

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