Lead Fire Safety Advisor for Social Housing Fire Risk

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Advisor to lead the residential fire risk assessment programme for a North London Local Authority. The role focuses on compliance, coordination with authorities, and delivering risk assessments across a diverse social housing portfolio.

You will work with senior management, contractors and regulators to ensure high fire safety standards and reporting. The position is site-based in North London and requires relevant qualifications and extensive

Qualifications

• Level 5+ Fire Safety qualification or Fire Engineering.
• Graduate membership or above of a recognised professional body.
• Extensive fire risk assessment experience in social housing and complex residential buildings.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and building construction.”] ,
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Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the residential fire risk assessment programme.
• Undertake and quality assure fire risk assessments across residential properties.
• Monitor compliance with fire safety legislation and oversee remedial actions.
• Provide specialist fire safety advice to senior stakeholders, colleagues and contractors.
• Support fire safety investigations and regulatory engagement with the London Fire Brigade.
• Maintain accurate records, analyse compliance data and prepare management reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in fire safety standards and processes.

Skills

Fire safety

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Education

Level 5 Fire Safety qualification

Tools

Apex system

Job description

Carrington West is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Advisor to lead the residential fire risk assessment programme for a North London Local Authority. The role focuses on compliance, coordination with authorities, and delivering risk assessments across a diverse social housing portfolio.

You will work with senior management, contractors and regulators to ensure high fire safety standards and reporting. The position is site-based in North London and requires relevant qualifications and extensive