Job Description:

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.