Fire Safety Project Manager

Overview

Salary £51,000 per annum (Plus £2,000 car allowance)
Location Bedford, Bedfordshire
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 6 hours at 23:59 GMT.

Role

The vacancy: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week).

About The Role

Are you passionate about fire safety and making a real difference in communities? bpha is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety Project Manager to lead fire safety projects and ensure our buildings meet all statutory fire safety obligations. You’ll work closely with our Building Safety Manager and Fire Safety Officers, engaging with stakeholders to raise fire safety awareness and drive continuous improvements for our customers, buildings, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fire safety projects, ensuring contractor performance meets defined targets.
• Oversee projects to meet cost, time, and quality expectations, with regular site inspections and contractual management.
• Support budget approval processes by preparing scopes of work and estimates.
• Ensure all works comply with statutory obligations, including CDM Regulations 2015.
• Chair contractor progress meetings and maintain clear documentation.
• Audit fire risk assessments and reviews in line with bpha policy.
• Advise on fire safety measures for new developments and existing stock.
• Liaise with contractors and regulators to ensure compliance and high standards.
• Promote fire safety among residents and deliver training to employees.
• Manage complaints and drive service improvements.
• Maintain accurate asset data and oversee its integration into management systems.

Person Requirements

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent customer care and commitment to equality and diversity.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail, investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing and delivering fire safety projects, including budget management.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in fire safety enforcement or fire risk assessment, including audits in housing properties.
• Comprehensive understanding of fire safety legislation, codes of practice, and guidance for housing.
• Experience managing contracts related to fire safety and knowledge of landlord compliance (e.g., asbestos, electrical, gas, lifts, water hygiene).
• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015).

Qualifications:

• Fire risk assessment qualification to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.
• Degree/diploma in Construction or Building Services, or demonstrable experience.
• Completion of relevant fire safety courses (Fire Safety Foundation Theory/Practical, Fire Safety Legislation & Risk Assessment Auditing).

About Us

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, committed to providing high quality, value for money services whilst developing energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work with communities to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.

Our values

We are ambitious. We are better together. We show empathy. We take responsibility.

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover
• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments
• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme
• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters
• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform

Documents: Fire Safety Project Manager Role Profile – Download

Notes: bpha reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised end date upon identification of a suitable candidate.