Senior Fire Safety Advisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payments

Umbrella pay arrangement

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Safety Specialist for a 3-month contract with a Local Authority in the United Kingdom. The role leads the fire risk assessment program and provides expert advice on fire safety for residential and commercial properties.

You will ensure FRA reviews, maintain auditable records, and support senior management with technical guidance on fire safety legislation, building construction, and risk management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience conducting complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments in social housing.
• Extensive experience in fire safety management within residential or complex risk environments.
• Level 5 or higher qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Safety Engineering from a recognized professional body.
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's fire risk assessment (FRA) program.
• Ensure fire risk assessments are commissioned, reviewed, validated, monitored, and completed on time.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records and performance reports related to fire safety compliance.
• Monitor fire safety actions and elevate risks when necessary.
• Serve as the Council's lead fire safety specialist, providing expert advice to senior managers, directors, and key stakeholders.
• Offer technical guidance on fire safety legislation, building construction, fire engineering principles, and risk management.
• Support colleagues with complex fire safety issues across housing and corporate property portfolios.
• Advise on fire safety requirements for new developments, acquisitions, and refurbishment projects.

Skills

Senior fire safety leadership

FRA fire risk leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Level 5+ Fire Safety / Fire Safety Engineering

Degree or Level 6 in Fire Safety / Fire Engineering

Job description

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £400 per day umbrella

Standard DBS required

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract role with a Local Authority, offering a daily pay rate of £400 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a Standard DBS check. The primary responsibility is to provide senior-level technical leadership and expert advice on fire safety for the Council's residential and commercial properties. The role involves leading the fire risk assessment program, ensuring compliance with fire safety laws and regulations, and offering specialized support to senior management, stakeholders, and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's fire risk assessment (FRA) program.


• Ensure fire risk assessments are commissioned, reviewed, validated, monitored, and completed on time.


• Maintain accurate and auditable records and performance reports related to fire safety compliance.


• Monitor fire safety actions and elevate risks when necessary.


• Serve as the Council's lead fire safety specialist, providing expert advice to senior managers, directors, and key stakeholders.


• Offer technical guidance on fire safety legislation, building construction, fire engineering principles, and risk management.


• Support colleagues with complex fire safety issues across housing and corporate property portfolios.


• Advise on fire safety requirements for new developments, acquisitions, and refurbishment projects.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience conducting complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments in the social housing sector.


• Extensive experience in fire safety management within residential or complex risk environments.


• Level 5 or higher qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Safety Engineering from a recognized professional body.


• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

• Working hours are 36 hours per week.


• A Standard DBS check is required.


• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.


• The application deadline is 30th October 2026.

Requirements To provide senior technical leadership and expert fire safety advice across the Council's residential and commercial property portfolio