Fire Safety Advisor
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£500 - £500 Daily
Temporary
Role Purpose:
The Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters relating to external wall systems and associated building safety risks across a large residential portfolio. The role will support the delivery of investigative works, ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, and inform remediation strategies, while acting as a key advisor across contracts, legal matters, and funding applications.
Potentially a one-year contract
Key Responsibilities
Technical Fire Safety Leadership
Provide professional fire safety advice across a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings.
Act as subject matter expert on external wall systems (EWS) and fire risk in line with PAS 9980 and current guidance.
Review and interpret fire safety reports and surveys, including:
Full FRAEWs
Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Facade and cladding investigations
Spandrel panel and cavity barrier assessments
Provide clear recommendations to inform risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
Programme Support & Oversight
Support the delivery of large-scale investigative programmes across multiple buildings.
Work closely with Contract Managers to ensure surveys and investigations are technically robust and fit for purpose.
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in fire risk assessments and reporting.
Compliance & Assurance
Ensure all activities align with current legislation and guidance, including:
Building Safety Act
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
PAS 9980 methodology
Provide assurance that fire safety risks are accurately identified, recorded, and prioritised.
Support audit and regulatory engagement processes.
Legal & Risk Support
Work with legal teams to support claims relating to defective external wall systems.
Review technical evidence and provide expert input into liability cases.
Assist in determining extent of non-compliance and associated fire risk.
Funding Applications
Provide technical input into applications for the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and other funding streams.
Review and validate technical submissions, ensuring alignment with funding criteria.
Support responses to technical queries raised during application assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise internal stakeholders, including senior management and project teams, on fire safety risks and mitigation measures.
Support communication with residents and elected members where required.
Liaise with consultants, fire engineers, and regulatory bodies.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
The Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters relating to external wall systems and associated building safety risks across a large residential portfolio. The role will support the delivery of investigative works, ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, and inform remediation strategies, while acting as a key advisor across contracts, legal matters, and funding applications.
Potentially a one-year contract
Key Responsibilities
Technical Fire Safety Leadership
Provide professional fire safety advice across a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings.
Act as subject matter expert on external wall systems (EWS) and fire risk in line with PAS 9980 and current guidance.
Review and interpret fire safety reports and surveys, including:
Full FRAEWs
Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Facade and cladding investigations
Spandrel panel and cavity barrier assessments
Provide clear recommendations to inform risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
Programme Support & Oversight
Support the delivery of large-scale investigative programmes across multiple buildings.
Work closely with Contract Managers to ensure surveys and investigations are technically robust and fit for purpose.
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in fire risk assessments and reporting.
Compliance & Assurance
Ensure all activities align with current legislation and guidance, including:
Building Safety Act
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
PAS 9980 methodology
Provide assurance that fire safety risks are accurately identified, recorded, and prioritised.
Support audit and regulatory engagement processes.
Legal & Risk Support
Work with legal teams to support claims relating to defective external wall systems.
Review technical evidence and provide expert input into liability cases.
Assist in determining extent of non-compliance and associated fire risk.
Funding Applications
Provide technical input into applications for the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and other funding streams.
Review and validate technical submissions, ensuring alignment with funding criteria.
Support responses to technical queries raised during application assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise internal stakeholders, including senior management and project teams, on fire safety risks and mitigation measures.
Support communication with residents and elected members where required.
Liaise with consultants, fire engineers, and regulatory bodies.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
Reference: 225282709
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Fire Safety Advisor
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Public Sector
Immediate Start
£500 - £500 Daily
Temporary
Role Purpose:
The Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters relating to external wall systems and associated building safety risks across a large residential portfolio. The role will support the delivery of investigative works, ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, and inform remediation strategies, while acting as a key advisor across contracts, legal matters, and funding applications.
Potentially a one-year contract
Key Responsibilities
Technical Fire Safety Leadership
Provide professional fire safety advice across a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings.
Act as subject matter expert on external wall systems (EWS) and fire risk in line with PAS 9980 and current guidance.
Review and interpret fire safety reports and surveys, including:
Full FRAEWs
Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Facade and cladding investigations
Spandrel panel and cavity barrier assessments
Provide clear recommendations to inform risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
Programme Support & Oversight
Support the delivery of large-scale investigative programmes across multiple buildings.
Work closely with Contract Managers to ensure surveys and investigations are technically robust and fit for purpose.
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in fire risk assessments and reporting.
Compliance & Assurance
Ensure all activities align with current legislation and guidance, including:
Building Safety Act
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
PAS 9980 methodology
Provide assurance that fire safety risks are accurately identified, recorded, and prioritised.
Support audit and regulatory engagement processes.
Legal & Risk Support
Work with legal teams to support claims relating to defective external wall systems.
Review technical evidence and provide expert input into liability cases.
Assist in determining extent of non-compliance and associated fire risk.
Funding Applications
Provide technical input into applications for the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and other funding streams.
Review and validate technical submissions, ensuring alignment with funding criteria.
Support responses to technical queries raised during application assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise internal stakeholders, including senior management and project teams, on fire safety risks and mitigation measures.
Support communication with residents and elected members where required.
Liaise with consultants, fire engineers, and regulatory bodies.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
The Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters relating to external wall systems and associated building safety risks across a large residential portfolio. The role will support the delivery of investigative works, ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, and inform remediation strategies, while acting as a key advisor across contracts, legal matters, and funding applications.
Potentially a one-year contract
Key Responsibilities
Technical Fire Safety Leadership
Provide professional fire safety advice across a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings.
Act as subject matter expert on external wall systems (EWS) and fire risk in line with PAS 9980 and current guidance.
Review and interpret fire safety reports and surveys, including:
Full FRAEWs
Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
Facade and cladding investigations
Spandrel panel and cavity barrier assessments
Provide clear recommendations to inform risk mitigation and remediation strategies.
Programme Support & Oversight
Support the delivery of large-scale investigative programmes across multiple buildings.
Work closely with Contract Managers to ensure surveys and investigations are technically robust and fit for purpose.
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance in fire risk assessments and reporting.
Compliance & Assurance
Ensure all activities align with current legislation and guidance, including:
Building Safety Act
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
PAS 9980 methodology
Provide assurance that fire safety risks are accurately identified, recorded, and prioritised.
Support audit and regulatory engagement processes.
Legal & Risk Support
Work with legal teams to support claims relating to defective external wall systems.
Review technical evidence and provide expert input into liability cases.
Assist in determining extent of non-compliance and associated fire risk.
Funding Applications
Provide technical input into applications for the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS) and other funding streams.
Review and validate technical submissions, ensuring alignment with funding criteria.
Support responses to technical queries raised during application assessments.
Stakeholder Engagement
Advise internal stakeholders, including senior management and project teams, on fire safety risks and mitigation measures.
Support communication with residents and elected members where required.
Liaise with consultants, fire engineers, and regulatory bodies.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
Reference: 225282709
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