Interim Fire Safety Manager
London | 3–6 Month Contract | £400–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join a leading property and real estate organisation, managing fire safety across a large, complex and high-profile estate in London.
Working as part of the wider Health, Safety, Building Safety and Compliance team, you will play a key role in ensuring fire safety risks are effectively managed, compliance obligations are met, and fire safety standards are maintained across a diverse property portfolio.
This position would suit an experienced Fire Safety professional with a strong understanding of fire risk management within commercial property, mixed-use developments, large estates, facilities management or real estate environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the management and review of fire risk assessments across the estate.
* Ensure fire risk assessment actions are appropriately prioritised, tracked and closed out.
* Provide competent fire safety advice and guidance to operational teams, contractors and stakeholders.
* Support compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and associated legislation.
* Monitor fire safety performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Undertake fire safety inspections, audits and assurance activities.
* Support the management of fire safety systems and passive fire protection measures.
* Liaise with external consultants, enforcing authorities and specialist contractors.
* Work closely with Building Safety, Facilities Management, Property and Compliance teams.
* Produce reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
* Demonstrable experience in a Fire Safety Manager, Fire Risk Manager, Fire Safety Advisor or similar role.
* Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and best practice.
* Experience managing fire risk assessments and associated remediation programmes.
* Experience working within commercial property, real estate, facilities management, local authority, housing or complex estate environments.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Experience of building safety legislation and regulatory compliance would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
* £400–£600 per day (Inside IR35)
* Initial 3–6 month contract
* High-profile London estate
* Opportunity to work within a well-established and highly respected organisation
* Immediate or short-notice start preferred
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Bryan & Armstrong Ltd is a specialist Health & Safety recruiter, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.
Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers