Goodman Masson is currently working with a public sector organisation in London to recruit for an Interim FRA Programme Manager
Rate: £550 – £650 a day INSIDE IR35 Umbrella
A London Borough is seeking an experienced FRA Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a complex Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme across its residential housing portfolio.
This is a critical role responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, reducing fire safety risks, and driving the successful delivery of remedial works identified through Fire Risk Assessments across a diverse housing stock, including high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the council’s FRA and fire safety works programme.
- Oversee delivery of fire safety remedial actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments.
- Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 , Building Safety Act 2022 , and associated legislation.
- Manage contractors, consultants and specialist fire safety providers.
- Monitor programme budgets, risks, performance and delivery milestones.
- Prioritise high-risk actions and ensure timely completion of statutory safety works.
- Provide assurance reports to senior leadership, corporate management teams and elected members.
- Work collaboratively with Building Safety, Compliance, Housing and Asset Management teams.
- Support resident engagement on fire safety matters and programme delivery.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering large-scale FRA programmes within a local authority, ALMO or housing association environment.
- Strong understanding of social housing compliance and fire safety legislation.
- Experience managing fire safety remediation projects across occupied residential buildings.
- Knowledge of compartmentation, fire doors, passive fire protection and building safety requirements.
- Experience managing contractors through NEC or JCT contracts.
- Ability to interpret FRA findings and translate recommendations into deliverable work programmes.
Desirable
- Membership of IFSM, IFE, CABE, RICS or CIOB.
- Fire safety, construction or building surveying qualification.
- Experience working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and Building Safety Regulator compliance requirements.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to lead a high-profile fire safety programme.
- Significant stakeholder exposure across Housing and Corporate Leadership teams.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive day rate.
- Immediate start available.
Interim FRA Programme Manager in London employer: Public Sector
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