Fire Safety Compliance Manager

Rate - £450 - £500 (Daily)

Location - Uxbridge (Hybrid)

Duration - 6 months (Intially)

IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Manager to lead on fire safety and compliance across a diverse property portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring that all fire-related assets and systems are compliant with current legislation, standards, and best practices, while delivering a robust and effective compliance framework.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing fire risk, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, and ensuring all Fire Risk Assessment actions are effectively delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire safety compliance across the organisation's property portfolio
• Oversee delivery and performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes related to fire safety systems
• Ensure all Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions are tracked, managed, and completed within required timeframes
• Maintain and monitor compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards
• Manage contractors and service providers delivering fire safety works and inspections
• Develop and maintain accurate records for compliance, audit, and reporting purposes
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to fire safety policies and procedures
• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on fire safety compliance
• Ensure effective governance, reporting risks and compliance issues appropriately

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH qualification (Fire Safety or equivalent)
• Proven experience in fire safety compliance management
• Strong knowledge of:
• Fire safety legislation and regulations
• Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and remedial action tracking
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) processes
• Experience managing contractors and compliance programmes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Desirable

• Experience with FRAEFM (Fire Risk Assessment & Estate/Facilities Management systems)
• Background working within a local authority or public sector environment
• Experience managing compliance across large and complex property portfolios

Key Deliverables/Success Measures

• 100% compliance with fire safety statutory and regulatory requirements
• Effective delivery of PPM schedules and fire safety servicing
• All FRA actions clearly tracked, prioritised, and completed within deadlines
• Strong audit readiness with accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Continuous improvement in fire safety processes and risk reduction