Lead Fire Strategy Manager

Join Ventro and Firntec - an exciting group of companies focused on fire-safety services. We are looking for an experienced Lead Fire Strategy Manager to join our Fire and Building Safety team. This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role while working on varied and challenging projects.

What’s in it for you

• Leadership opportunities: You will deputise for the Head of Fire and Building Safety, giving you valuable senior management experience. You will also line manage Senior Fire Strategy Consultants and get involved in business development and client relationships, helping to shape the direction of our growing team.
• Interesting work: The role involves developing fire strategy documents across residential and commercial projects, advising clients from initial design right through to building occupation. You will carry out complex Fire Risk Assessments in different sectors, deliver training sessions to colleagues and clients, and have the flexibility to manage your own schedule including site visits.
• Professional development: We provide ongoing CPD support to keep your skills current and ensure you are working with the latest fire safety regulations and industry best practice. This role will help you build your reputation as a fire safety expert in the sector.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance-based commission structure
• Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
• Healthcare: Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
• Sustainable Transport: Cycle-to-work scheme supporting environmental initiatives
• Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

Day-to-day responsibilities:

You will be working on a variety of fire safety projects, developing comprehensive fire strategy documents and safety management plans for new and existing buildings. A big part of the role involves providing fire safety advice to clients throughout the design, construction, and occupancy stages of their projects. You will oversee work from both internal team members and external consultants, while also contributing to the development of our internal fire safety policies and procedures. Regular one-to-ones with your team of Senior Fire Strategy Consultants will be part of your weekly routine, along with validating fire safety reports and ensuring all advice stays within your scope of competence. When needed, you will carry out complex Fire Risk Assessments across different sectors and help manage stakeholder expectations around our services. You will also be involved in delivering fire safety training to non-technical audiences, both internally and for clients.

What you’ll need

Experience:

• Substantial experience in fire strategy and design work. Level 5+ fire safety qualification is preferred.
• Strong background reviewing fire strategies and engineering designs.
• Experience with both residential and commercial properties.

Skills:

• Good understanding of external walls and compartmentation.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire safety and risk management.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Well organised with attention to detail.
• Valid driving licence.

Interested? We would like to hear from you. Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.