Fire Safety Manager

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