Fire Safety Project Manager

Karter Thomas Limited
Overview

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.

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