Technical Fire Compliance Manager

Clarion Housing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Greater London is seeking a Technical Fire Compliance Manager. This role involves advising on fire safety and ensuring compliance for new construction projects. Candidates should have a European Diploma in Fire Safety and experience in construction or facilities management. The position offers a competitive salary range of £67,820 to £84,776, plus a £5,000 car allowance, with flexible working arrangements. The successful applicant will support the safety and wellbeing of residents while working in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, building, or facilities management, preferably in social housing.
• Solid understanding of housing construction, building pathology, and fire systems design.

Responsibilities

• Advise design teams on fire safety for new developments ensuring compliance.
• Deliver assurance of fire policy and process by proactive auditing.
• Provide technical expertise to health and safety and development teams.
• Monitor scheme design and address key risk operations.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Construction understanding

Building pathology knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Education

European Diploma or equivalent in Fire Safety

IFE Graduate Membership

Job description

Location and Salary

Hybrid with London base location

London: £67,820 to £84,776 plus £5,000 car allowance per annum (in exceptional circumstances we may consider a salary of up to 10% above the top of the advertised range)

Hours: 36 hours per week – flexible options considered

Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

This is a great opportunity to join our team – Employer of the Year. Housing Heroes awards 2025 and one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies 2024.

Do you have a solid understanding of housing construction, building pathology and how fire systems work in design construction and assets?

If you have a European Diploma or Equivalent in Fire Safety and an IFE Graduate Membership, this could be the opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Technical Fire Compliance Manager to support the fire safety and wellbeing of Clarion customers and residents and the safety of the buildings they occupy. Part of our development team, you’ll report into the Head of Compliance, Specification and Performance and will deliver a first‑class specialist and technical service to the business providing assurance of practice and standards for statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise design teams on fire safety for new developments, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and employer’s requirements.
• Deliver assurance of fire policy and process by proactive auditing, review and external stakeholder liaison.
• Provide technical expertise to senior health and safety, group building safety and development directorate teams.
• Monitor scheme design and liaise with project teams and management to address key risk operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in construction, building or facilities management, preferably in social housing or residential management.
• European Diploma or equivalent in Fire Safety and IFE Graduate Membership.
• Solid understanding of housing construction, building pathology and fire systems design.

Benefits and Work Arrangements

Hybrid working with flexible arrangements; base location at our offices in GLH. Candidates expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week.

Occasional travel may be required to other Clarion offices.

Salaries are just the starting point. Clarion rewards hard work and commitment with benefits that support you and your lifestyle.

Application Details

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th January 2026 at midnight.

You must be eligible to work in the UK; Clarion is not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

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