Fire Safety Manager
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£500 - £550 Daily
Temporary
The Role:
We are seeking a Fire Safety Manager to provide senior leadership and technical expertise across fire safety and building safety functions within a complex housing portfolio. This is a strategic position with responsibility for shaping long‑term fire safety strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring full alignment with evolving legislation and regulatory expectations.
You will play a key role in developing Building Safety Case Reports, embedding the “Golden Thread” of information, and acting as a principal point of contact with regulators. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will drive organisational change, redesign operating models, and enhance risk‑based decision making across fire and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a strategic review of fire safety processes, producing a clear forward plan and delivery roadmap.
* Conduct full gap analysis across fire safety functions, identifying risks and developing best‑practice operating models.
* Define long‑term fire safety strategy, including fire engineering support, FRA programmes and technical requirements.
* Redesign and enhance Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) processes and follow‑on actions to improve performance and oversight.
* Strengthen data reporting, analytics and visibility to support risk‑based decision making.
* Lead procurement of fire safety contractors, consultants and specialist systems.
* Provide high‑level technical advice on fire risks and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
* Act as a key liaison with regulators and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
* Line manage fire safety staff and support organisational capability building.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven strategic leadership experience within fire safety or building safety environments.
* Strong experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, and safety case systems.
* Extensive experience conducting audits, gap analysis, and assurance reviews.
* In‑depth technical knowledge of fire safety legislation, FRA methodologies, and building regulations.
* Ability to translate complex technical information into strategic planning and actionable outcomes.
* Experience working within housing, local authority, or large‑scale property portfolios.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and senior leaders.
Qualifications Required:
* Professional membership such as MIFireE, FIFireE, or MIFSM (or equivalent).
* Recognised fire risk assessment accreditation (e.g. FRACS, BAFE SP205 or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, PAS standards and British Standards.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid working with site visits as required
* Opportunity to lead strategic transformation across fire and building safety
We are seeking a Fire Safety Manager to provide senior leadership and technical expertise across fire safety and building safety functions within a complex housing portfolio. This is a strategic position with responsibility for shaping long‑term fire safety strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring full alignment with evolving legislation and regulatory expectations.
You will play a key role in developing Building Safety Case Reports, embedding the “Golden Thread” of information, and acting as a principal point of contact with regulators. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will drive organisational change, redesign operating models, and enhance risk‑based decision making across fire and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a strategic review of fire safety processes, producing a clear forward plan and delivery roadmap.
* Conduct full gap analysis across fire safety functions, identifying risks and developing best‑practice operating models.
* Define long‑term fire safety strategy, including fire engineering support, FRA programmes and technical requirements.
* Redesign and enhance Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) processes and follow‑on actions to improve performance and oversight.
* Strengthen data reporting, analytics and visibility to support risk‑based decision making.
* Lead procurement of fire safety contractors, consultants and specialist systems.
* Provide high‑level technical advice on fire risks and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
* Act as a key liaison with regulators and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
* Line manage fire safety staff and support organisational capability building.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven strategic leadership experience within fire safety or building safety environments.
* Strong experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, and safety case systems.
* Extensive experience conducting audits, gap analysis, and assurance reviews.
* In‑depth technical knowledge of fire safety legislation, FRA methodologies, and building regulations.
* Ability to translate complex technical information into strategic planning and actionable outcomes.
* Experience working within housing, local authority, or large‑scale property portfolios.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and senior leaders.
Qualifications Required:
* Professional membership such as MIFireE, FIFireE, or MIFSM (or equivalent).
* Recognised fire risk assessment accreditation (e.g. FRACS, BAFE SP205 or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, PAS standards and British Standards.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid working with site visits as required
* Opportunity to lead strategic transformation across fire and building safety
Reference: 225251389
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Fire Safety Manager
Posted on Jun 15, 2026 by CV-Library
Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Real Estate
Immediate Start
£500 - £550 Daily
Temporary
The Role:
We are seeking a Fire Safety Manager to provide senior leadership and technical expertise across fire safety and building safety functions within a complex housing portfolio. This is a strategic position with responsibility for shaping long‑term fire safety strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring full alignment with evolving legislation and regulatory expectations.
You will play a key role in developing Building Safety Case Reports, embedding the “Golden Thread” of information, and acting as a principal point of contact with regulators. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will drive organisational change, redesign operating models, and enhance risk‑based decision making across fire and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a strategic review of fire safety processes, producing a clear forward plan and delivery roadmap.
* Conduct full gap analysis across fire safety functions, identifying risks and developing best‑practice operating models.
* Define long‑term fire safety strategy, including fire engineering support, FRA programmes and technical requirements.
* Redesign and enhance Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) processes and follow‑on actions to improve performance and oversight.
* Strengthen data reporting, analytics and visibility to support risk‑based decision making.
* Lead procurement of fire safety contractors, consultants and specialist systems.
* Provide high‑level technical advice on fire risks and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
* Act as a key liaison with regulators and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
* Line manage fire safety staff and support organisational capability building.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven strategic leadership experience within fire safety or building safety environments.
* Strong experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, and safety case systems.
* Extensive experience conducting audits, gap analysis, and assurance reviews.
* In‑depth technical knowledge of fire safety legislation, FRA methodologies, and building regulations.
* Ability to translate complex technical information into strategic planning and actionable outcomes.
* Experience working within housing, local authority, or large‑scale property portfolios.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and senior leaders.
Qualifications Required:
* Professional membership such as MIFireE, FIFireE, or MIFSM (or equivalent).
* Recognised fire risk assessment accreditation (e.g. FRACS, BAFE SP205 or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, PAS standards and British Standards.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid working with site visits as required
* Opportunity to lead strategic transformation across fire and building safety
We are seeking a Fire Safety Manager to provide senior leadership and technical expertise across fire safety and building safety functions within a complex housing portfolio. This is a strategic position with responsibility for shaping long‑term fire safety strategy, strengthening governance, and ensuring full alignment with evolving legislation and regulatory expectations.
You will play a key role in developing Building Safety Case Reports, embedding the “Golden Thread” of information, and acting as a principal point of contact with regulators. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will drive organisational change, redesign operating models, and enhance risk‑based decision making across fire and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead a strategic review of fire safety processes, producing a clear forward plan and delivery roadmap.
* Conduct full gap analysis across fire safety functions, identifying risks and developing best‑practice operating models.
* Define long‑term fire safety strategy, including fire engineering support, FRA programmes and technical requirements.
* Redesign and enhance Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) processes and follow‑on actions to improve performance and oversight.
* Strengthen data reporting, analytics and visibility to support risk‑based decision making.
* Lead procurement of fire safety contractors, consultants and specialist systems.
* Provide high‑level technical advice on fire risks and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
* Act as a key liaison with regulators and external stakeholders on fire safety matters.
* Line manage fire safety staff and support organisational capability building.
What We’re Looking For:
* Proven strategic leadership experience within fire safety or building safety environments.
* Strong experience developing governance frameworks, operating models, and safety case systems.
* Extensive experience conducting audits, gap analysis, and assurance reviews.
* In‑depth technical knowledge of fire safety legislation, FRA methodologies, and building regulations.
* Ability to translate complex technical information into strategic planning and actionable outcomes.
* Experience working within housing, local authority, or large‑scale property portfolios.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging regulators and senior leaders.
Qualifications Required:
* Professional membership such as MIFireE, FIFireE, or MIFSM (or equivalent).
* Recognised fire risk assessment accreditation (e.g. FRACS, BAFE SP205 or equivalent).
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Order, PAS standards and British Standards.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid working with site visits as required
* Opportunity to lead strategic transformation across fire and building safety
Reference: 225251389
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