Job Description:

Lead building and fire safety across a high profile housing portfolio

Building and Fire Safety Manager

Role: Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager

Rate: £600 per day inside IR35

Contract Type: Interim, Full Time

Location: Essex, South East England

Contract Length: 6 months

Working Arrangements: Hybrid, with office attendance required (1–3 days)

Closing Date: 17 June 2026

Building and Fire Safety Manager – Overview

• A leading social housing provider is seeking an experienced Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager to oversee compliance across a diverse residential portfolio, including high risk buildings.
• This role will play a critical part in ensuring all assets meet current legislative standards while strengthening systems, processes and safety culture across the organisation.

Building and Fire Safety Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant building and fire safety legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans and operational workflows.
• Lead the implementation of a comprehensive Building Safety Management System.
• Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person.
• Oversee the development and delivery of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence.
• Ensure Fire Risk Assessments are completed, reviewed and actioned effectively.
• Manage and monitor all fire and building safety actions through to completion.
• Establish performance monitoring systems and report on key performance indicators.
• Support the development of resident engagement strategies relating to building safety.
• Manage complaints relating to fire and building safety, ensuring appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate, robust and auditable building safety records.

Building and Fire Safety Manager – Essentials

Essential

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Level 4 qualification in fire safety
• Membership of a professional body such as IFE, IFSM, RICS or IOSH
• Extensive experience managing building and fire safety compliance
• Strong experience working with high risk residential buildings
• In depth knowledge of building and fire safety legislation and its practical application
• Proven experience managing Fire Risk Assessments and associated remedial actions
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and compliance programmes

Desirable

• Experience within a social housing provider
• Experience supporting Accountable Persons under the Building Safety Act
• Strong track record of implementing safety management systems

How do I apply for this Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager position?

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