Fire Safety Manager in Ipswich, Suffolk

Lead Fire Safety across a large residential property portfolio. Manage compliance, fire risk programmes and specialist survey teams while overseeing multi-million-pound improvement projects. Excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety professional seeking strategic responsibility and long-term impact.

Fire Safety Manager

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £53,051 – £55,224 per annum DOE

Benefits:
 

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Professional development and training
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Career progression opportunities
• High-profile strategic role
• Varied and rewarding workload

Our client is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take responsibility for fire safety compliance across a substantial residential property portfolio. This is a senior-level position offering the opportunity to lead programmes of work that directly impact resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and external agencies, you will oversee fire safety strategy, risk management and improvement programmes while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:
 

• Act as the lead duty holder for fire safety compliance
• Manage and develop a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
• Develop and implement fire safety strategies across multiple sites
• Oversee fire risk assessments and monitor remedial actions
• Manage fire safety improvement projects and programmes
• Control budgets, supplier contracts and consultancy services
• Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services and regulatory bodies
• Maintain compliance with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety legislation
• Lead stakeholder engagement and resident communications
• Monitor fire safety performance and prepare management reports
• Ensure effective permit-to-work procedures are maintained
• Deliver training, guidance and technical advice across the organisation

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent building-related professional qualification
• Minimum five years' relevant technical experience
• Proven experience managing fire safety within residential properties
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing projects, budgets and contractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

• IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety
• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification
• Fire Risk Assessment experience

If you are a knowledgeable Fire Safety professional looking to make a significant impact within a large and diverse property portfolio, we would like to hear from you

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