Interim Fire Safety Consultant

GS2 Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key Housing Association in Greater London is seeking an Interim Fire Safety Consultant to enhance fire safety standards across its residential portfolio. This pivotal role involves overseeing Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, and managing fire safety inspections and audits. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in social housing fire safety management and relevant professional qualifications like NEBOSH or Membership of the IFE. This is a vital role for safety in high-rise living environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dedicated Fire Safety Management role within Social Housing.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety standards such as BS 9991.
• Proven track record of large-scale FRA remediation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee completion of actions from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Manage fire safety inspections and audits across residential properties.

Skills

Social Housing/Residential Experience

Expert knowledge of FSO 2005

Large-scale FRA remediation management

Technical guidance on fire safety

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., IFE, NEBOSH)

Job description

Interim Fire Safety Consultant - High-Impact Role

The Opportunity: Drive Fire Safety Excellence Now

A prominent Housing Association requires an energetic Interim Fire Safety Consultant to spearhead their operational and strategic fire safety compliance programs. This high-profile, delivery-focused interim position demands someone who can immediately elevate fire safety standards across their residential portfolio, particularly in high-rise blocks. If you are passionate about Fire safety and compliance, apply now.

What You Will Deliver (Key Focus):

• FRA Remediation: Oversee and accelerate the effective completion of all actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), tracking progress rigorously.
• Compliance: Ensure absolute compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and related legislation, including the Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Inspections & Audits: Manage a robust program of fire safety inspections, audits, and checks (e.g., compartmentation surveys, fire door inspections).
• Technical Advice: Provide expert, pragmatic guidance on fire safety issues to maintenance teams, capital works, and asset management.

You Must Have:

• Social Housing/Residential Experience in a dedicated Fire Safety Management role.
• Expert knowledge of the FSO 2005 and related UK fire safety standards (e.g., BS 9991, Approved Document B).
• Proven success in managing large-scale FRA remediation programmes.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Membership of the IFE, NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management).

Ready to ensure the highest standards of fire safety for London residents? Apply through GS2 Partnership today.