Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich
Posted by MD2 Recruitment Ltd
£53,051 – £55,224 a year
Ipswich (IP1 2DE) · Permanent
�� Position: Fire Safety Manager
�� Sector: Housing & Property Management
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take the lead on fire safety compliance, risk management and improvement programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, residential building compliance and the management of large-scale fire safety projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance, training and development.
- Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.
- Develop and implement fire safety policies, strategies and risk assessments across residential properties.
- Oversee a significant fire safety improvement programme with a budget of approximately £10 million.
- Manage external contractors, consultants, procurement processes and project delivery.
- Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and remedial works are completed to the required standards.
- Oversee fire doors, alarm systems, emergency lighting, sprinklers and other essential fire safety measures.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and the Golden Thread of building safety information.
- Work closely with fire and rescue services, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
- Deliver reports, presentations and technical advice to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement in fire safety standards, resident engagement and building compliance.
✅ Minimum of 5 years' technical professional experience.
✅ Proven experience managing fire safety within residential properties.
✅ Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
✅ Experience managing fire safety programmes across multiple sites.
✅ Strong leadership, project management and budget management skills.
✅ Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable Qualifications
- IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
- Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring resident safety, maintaining statutory compliance and implementing long-term fire safety strategies.
Interested? If you are an experienced Fire Safety Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
�� Contact MD2 Recruitment Ltd for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV.
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