Job Description:

�� Fire Safety Manager – Ipswich, Suffolk �� Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
�� Position: Fire Safety Manager
�� Sector: Housing & Property Management
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take the lead on fire safety compliance, risk management and improvement programmes across a substantial residential property portfolio.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with extensive knowledge of fire safety legislation, residential building compliance and the management of large-scale fire safety projects.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Fire Safety Surveyors, overseeing performance, training and development.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act and Building Safety Act.
• Develop and implement fire safety policies, strategies and risk assessments across residential properties.
• Oversee a significant fire safety improvement programme with a budget of approximately £10 million.
• Manage external contractors, consultants, procurement processes and project delivery.
• Ensure fire risk assessments, inspections and remedial works are completed to the required standards.
• Oversee fire doors, alarm systems, emergency lighting, sprinklers and other essential fire safety measures.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and the Golden Thread of building safety information.
• Work closely with fire and rescue services, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders.
• Deliver reports, presentations and technical advice to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in fire safety standards, resident engagement and building compliance.

Essential Requirements ✅ Degree or equivalent professional qualification in a building-related discipline.
✅ Minimum of 5 years' technical professional experience.
✅ Proven experience managing fire safety within residential properties.
✅ Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulations and compliance requirements.
✅ Experience managing fire safety programmes across multiple sites.
✅ Strong leadership, project management and budget management skills.
✅ Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management abilities.
Desirable Qualifications

• IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.

Why Consider This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to take ownership of a substantial residential fire safety portfolio, lead an established team and deliver major improvement projects.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring resident safety, maintaining statutory compliance and implementing long-term fire safety strategies.
Interested? If you are an experienced Fire Safety Manager looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
�� Contact MD2 Recruitment Ltd for a confidential discussion or to submit your CV.