Fire Risk Assessment Manager

Public Sector; London; On-site; NOK 1,045,000 - 1,278,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector in London is recruiting an interim Fire Risk Assessment Manager to lead a comprehensive FRA programme across social housing assets. The role requires delivering Type 1–4 FRAs in line with regulations, managing a specialist team and engaging with residents and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will ensure timely FRA delivery, oversee fire door inspections, and provide expert guidance on fire safety policy and risk mitigation. NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate is essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent required.
• Professional membership (IFSM/IOSH or similar) essential.
• Significant experience managing Fire Risk Assessment programmes.
• Experience overseeing Type 1–4 FRAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the FRA programme across housing assets.
• Oversee Type 1–4 FRAs and FRA reporting.
• Manage Fire Risk Assessors and Fire Door Inspectors teams.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and regulatory orders.
• Produce strategic fire safety planning and reports.
• Engage residents and stakeholders on risk measures.

Skills

Fire risk assessment management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate

IFSM membership

IOSH membership

Job description

Goodman Masson is currently working with a London social housing organisation to recruit for an interim Fire Risk Assessment Manager.

Pay – £450 – 550 per day INSIDE IR35

The Role

You will take overall responsibility for ensuring the Fire Risk Assessment programme is delivered effectively, consistently and in line with statutory requirements and best practice.

Working closely with senior fire safety and building safety colleagues, you will provide technical leadership, manage a specialist team and use fire risk data to inform strategic fire safety planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing an annual programme of Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 Fire Risk Assessments.
• Ensuring FRAs are completed, reviewed and updated within required timescales.
• Overseeing fire door inspections across relevant higher-risk residential buildings.
• Monitoring and auditing FRA reports to ensure accuracy, quality and consistency.
• Maintaining a comprehensive fire risk profile across the housing portfolio.
• Identifying and prioritising key fire safety risks and ensuring appropriate actions are taken.
• Ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Working with relevant regulatory and fire safety authorities on fire safety matters.
• Leading and managing a team of Fire Risk Assessors and Fire Door Inspectors.
• Providing professional leadership, mentoring and development to the team.
• Managing external fire risk assessment consultants and contractors where required.
• Overseeing performance management and quality assurance.
• Developing and maintaining fire safety policies, procedures and operational plans.
• Producing strategic reports for senior management, highlighting fire risk trends, key risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring fire safety data is accurately collected, analysed and used to support strategic decision-making.
• Supporting the development and implementation of wider fire safety strategy.
• Engaging with residents, tenant groups and other stakeholders regarding fire risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Providing clear advice and responding to resident queries and concerns.
• Promoting a strong fire safety culture across the organisation.

About You

You will be an experienced Fire Risk Assessment Manager / Fire Safety Manager with significant experience within social housing, local government or a similar residential environment.

You will have:

• Significant experience managing Fire Risk Assessment programmes.
• Proven experience undertaking or overseeing Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 FRAs.
• Strong working knowledge of current fire safety legislation, particularly the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Experience managing and developing Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Door Inspectors or similar specialist teams.
• Experience managing external consultants and contractors.
• A strong understanding of fire safety risk profiling and remediation.
• Experience delivering fire safety improvements across residential buildings.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• The ability to analyse fire safety data and translate findings into practical risk management strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The confidence to provide expert technical advice to senior stakeholders.
• A NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent is required, alongside relevant professional membership such as Institute of Fire Engineers, IFSM, IOSH or similar.
• Experience within a social housing or local authority environment will be particularly relevant.