Technical Fire Safety Advisor

Lewisham Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

LGPS

Flexible working

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts

Supportive staff networks

Job summary

Qualifications

• Experience providing expert fire safety advice and guidance.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, British Standards and building regulations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive improvement in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert fire safety advice across a diverse housing portfolio while ensuring compliance.
• Lead on fire risk management and support major projects delivering fire safety initiatives.
• Develop and deliver fire safety training and awareness across the organisation.
• Engage contractors and stakeholders to embed a strong fire safety culture.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Fire safety qualification

Tools

BS 7974 knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Are you an experienced Technical Fire Safety Advisor with strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, British Standards and building regulations and all current fire safety guidance?

Can you provide expert technical advice, manage complex fire safety risks, and support compliance across diverse property portfolios?

Do you have experience in fire risk assessments, fire engineering matters?

Are you a confident communicator and problem solver who can influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in fire safety and deliver training where required?

What’s the role? …

As a Technical Fire Safety Advisor, you will provide expert fire safety advice across a diverse housing portfolio, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards and best practice. You will join a fire safety team who lead on fire risk management, support major projects to deliver fire safety initiatives, and work with contractors and stakeholders to deliver effective fire safety outcomes. You will also develop and deliver fire safety training and awareness sessions to a wide range of teams and stakeholders across the organisation, helping to embed a strong fire safety culture.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a highly motivated fire safety professional who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and team-focused approach. You'll work closely with colleagues across Housing, Asset Management, Building Safety and Compliance, building strong relationships and contributing positively to a supportive team environment. You'll be confident in providing expert advice, assessing complex fire safety issues on site, and developing practical, risk-based solutions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to engage effectively with residents, contractors and regulators. The role also includes designing and delivering fire safety training to a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. We offer flexible and remote working arrangements, balanced with site visits and inspections across the borough.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London,SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• Minimum Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent) fire safety qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. GIFireE, MIFireE, MIFSM, or equivalent).
• Strong technical understanding of building construction and fire behaviour.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of fire engineering principles in accordance with BS 7974.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of current fire safety legislation, standards and guidance, including Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999, Fire Safety in Purpose-Built Blocks of Flats guidance, NFCC Sheltered Housing Guidance and LACoRS Housing Fire Safety Guidance.
• The job is subject to a Basic DBS check.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact [e-mail]

Salary

£62,634 - £64,815 per annum (PO7)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.