Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich, Suffolk

Fire Safety Manager
Location: Suffolk
Salary: £53,051-£55,224 per annum
MMP Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to lead fire safety compliance and improvement programmes across a residential housing portfolio.
This is an opportunity to manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, oversee substantial investment in fire safety improvements and ensure residents remain safe through effective risk management, technical assurance and resident engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead fire safety management across a varied residential portfolio, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and Building Safety Act requirements.
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  Undertake delegated Duty Holder responsibilities, providing specialist advice and assurance.
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  Manage and develop a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing workloads, performance, training and delivery.
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  Oversee Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring remedial actions are prioritised, allocated, completed and accurately recorded.
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  Develop and implement fire safety policies, building-specific fire strategies and evacuation arrangements.
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  Manage fire safety improvement programmes, budgets, consultants and contractor performance.
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  Oversee procurement, specifications, tender documentation and the delivery of remedial works.
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  Maintain accurate Golden Thread information and auditable compliance records.
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  Liaise with the relevant Fire and Rescue Service, support audits and ensure any identified deficiencies are resolved.
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  Oversee inspection, testing and maintenance programmes covering fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment and sprinkler systems.
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  Support arrangements for vulnerable residents, including Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
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  Lead resident engagement, investigate complaints and provide clear performance reports to senior stakeholders.
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  Maintain effective permit-to-work arrangements to protect fire compartmentation during repairs and improvement works.

About You
You will bring:

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  A degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline, supported by practical post-qualification experience.
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  A minimum of five years' technical professional experience.
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  Experience managing fire safety within residential premises.
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  Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations.
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  Proven ability to identify and manage fire risks, develop fire strategies and oversee Fire Risk Assessments.
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  Experience delivering programmes across multiple sites, managing risk, budgets, timescales and quality.
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  Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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  Confidence using Microsoft Office and maintaining accurate compliance information.

An IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety and/or NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety would be desirable.
Occasional attendance at evening meetings or work outside normal hours may be required.
To find out more or apply, please submit your CV to MMP Consultancy for a confidential discussion.