Fire Safety Project Manager
📍London (Hybrid Working)
💼9 - 12 Months
💰£60k + excellent benefits
The Role
An established and values-driven housing organisation is seeking an experienced Fire Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex fire safety and building safety projects across London for a diverse residential portfolio.
This is a key role responsible for managing major works and cyclical fire safety programmes, ensuring compliance with current legislation and delivering safe, high-quality outcomes for residents.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage complex fire safety projects and programmes across residential blocks
Oversee consultants, Employer’s Agents and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to a high standard
Issue Contract Instructions and manage change control processes
Carry out quality assurance inspections and monitor contractor performance
Ensure full compliance with fire and building safety legislation, including:
Building Safety Act 2022
Fire Safety Act 2021
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
HHSRS, Decent Homes Standard and RSH Safety & Quality Standard
Manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting for fire safety programmes
Engage with residents, providing clear communication and excellent customer care throughout works
Work collaboratively with internal teams to embed strong health & safety and compliance practices
About You
You will be a confident and knowledgeable fire safety or building safety professional with proven experience delivering fire-related projects in a residential environment.
Essential:
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing complex fire safety projects or programmes
Strong experience managing contracts, consultants and works contractors
Excellent understanding of fire safety in residential buildings, particularly within major works and cyclical programmes
Strong knowledge of building safety and fire safety legislation and its application in social / affordable housing
Experience working in occupied buildings with a strong focus on resident engagement
Strong project management, planning and organisational skills
Desirable:
Recognised professional qualification in fire safety or building safety
IFE, NEBOSH (Fire or Level 4), IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
Construction or property-related qualification
Experience working within housing associations, local authorities or supported housing
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme and additional benefits
Opportunity to play a key role in improving building safety and resident outcomes