Fire Safety Officer
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Location: Newham, London
Rate: £27.81 per hour PAYE or £36.40 per hour Umbrella
Contract: 12 months initially, Temporary Contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite and remainder working from home
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Fire Safety Officer on behalf of our public sector client.
This is a critical role responsible for managing and improving fire safety compliance across a large residential housing portfolio, ensuring residents remain safe and that all statutory and regulatory obligations are met. The successful candidate will act as a key technical expert, supporting the organisation's building safety agenda, undertaking fire risk assessments, contributing to Building Safety Cases, and driving continuous improvement across fire safety management systems.
Key Responsibilities
As Fire Safety Officer, you will:
Lead and support the delivery of fire safety compliance across organisation owned and managed housing assets.
Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and produce detailed technical reports.
Support the preparation of Building Safety Cases and Building Safety Case Reports.
Monitor and manage FRA programmes, ensuring assessments and remedial actions are completed on time and to a high standard.
Undertake quality assurance audits and inspections across housing stock.
Provide specialist fire safety advice to managers, contractors, residents, and senior stakeholders.
Support the development, implementation, and review of fire safety policies, procedures, and action plans.
Assist with fire safety training and awareness programmes across the organisation.
Investigate fire-related incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
Produce reports, performance data, and recommendations for senior management and governance boards.
Support fire safety compliance on new developments and regeneration projects throughout the design and construction phases.
Build effective relationships with enforcement authorities, consultants, contractors, and partner organisations.
Deputise for the Assistant Fire Safety Manager when required. xgikmsk About You
We are looking for a knowledgeable and proactive fire safety professional who can confidently provide expert advice and lead on compliance activities.
Essential Experience
Minimum 3 years' experience within fire safety, building compliance, property management, housing, or a related s...
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