Residential Fire Safety Programme Lead (1-Year Contract)

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Life assurance

Employee discount and rewards schemes

Job summary

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Safety Project Manager to lead a major fire safety works programme for a residential property portfolio. You will manage projects, audit contractor performance, ensure compliance, and monitor remediation delivery to high standards.

Collaborating with asset management and building safety teams, you will oversee consultants and contractors, provide technical guidance, and help shape long-term fire safety strategies and investment plans.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading complex fire safety projects and remediation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.
• Experience in housing or residential asset management environments.
• Excellent contract management, planning and budget control skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and clear technical communication.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire safety projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee employers' agents, consultants and contractors for compliance and quality.
• Conduct fire safety inspections, surveys and QA audits.
• Monitor contract delivery, manage variations and budgets.
• Implement recommendations from Fire Risk Assessments and compliance reports.
• Provide technical advice on fire safety and building safety matters to senior stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate compliance and asset records.
• Support development of building safety strategies and investment programmes.

Skills

Fire safety

Contract management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Fire safety/building safety qualification

Fire Safety Level 4 / NEBOSH / IOSH / IFE

Job description

Greenacre Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Fire Safety Project Manager to lead a major fire safety works programme for a residential property portfolio. You will manage projects, audit contractor performance, ensure compliance, and monitor remediation delivery to high standards.

Collaborating with asset management and building safety teams, you will oversee consultants and contractors, provide technical guidance, and help shape long-term fire safety strategies and investment plans.