Senior Housing Fire Safety Lead

Corus Consultancy Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consultancy Limited seeks an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a housing portfolio. You will provide specialist advice, manage fire safety risks and help ensure buildings remain safe and compliant with relevant legislation.

You will lead a team of fire safety professionals and oversee risk assessments, building fire strategies and programmes of fire safety improvements. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a building-related discipline.
• Minimum five years of technical fire safety experience in residential premises.
• Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and risk assessment.
• NEBOSH qualification would be an advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting and developing a team of Fire Safety Surveyors.
• Developing and reviewing fire strategies for residential buildings.
• Overseeing Fire Risk Assessments and ensuring identified actions are completed.
• Managing fire safety improvement projects, budgets, contracts and suppliers.
• Monitoring fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, escape routes and other fire safety systems.
• Maintaining accurate building safety information and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Working with residents and stakeholders, including fire and rescue services.
• Reporting progress, presenting information and advising senior colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Presentation

Education

Degree in building-related discipline

Job description

Corus Consultancy Limited seeks an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety across a housing portfolio. You will provide specialist advice, manage fire safety risks and help ensure buildings remain safe and compliant with relevant legislation.

You will lead a team of fire safety professionals and oversee risk assessments, building fire strategies and programmes of fire safety improvements. Strong communication and leadership are essential.