At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire safety projects and provide expert advice on building safety risks.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on enhancing fire safety standards.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, full-time hours, and potential contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence critical safety improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in fire safety for high-risk residential buildings.
- Qualifications: Significant fire safety experience and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: South East London
Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract (Potential Extension up to 12 Months)
Rate: £500 per day Umbrella
Hours: Full-Time – 36 Hours per Week
The Role
As Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor, you will act as the organisation's technical expert on fire safety matters relating to external wall systems and associated building safety risks. You will review complex fire safety assessments, provide specialist advice on risk mitigation, support investigative programmes, contribute to legal recovery actions, and ensure compliance with the latest legislation and guidance, including PAS 9980 and the Building Safety Act.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert fire safety advice across a portfolio of high-risk residential buildings.
- Act as the subject matter expert on external wall systems (EWS) and fire safety compliance.
- Review and interpret complex technical reports and investigations, including:
- Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)
- Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)
- Cladding and façade investigations
- Spandrel panel and cavity barrier assessments
- Provide clear and practical recommendations to support risk mitigation and remediation programmes.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant fire safety experience within housing, construction, property, or building safety environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of external wall systems, cladding risks, and fire safety regulations.
- Extensive experience reviewing FRAEWs, FRAs, and complex fire engineering reports.
- Knowledge of PAS 9980 and current building safety legislation.
- Experience supporting remediation programmes and building safety investigations.
- Familiarity with the Cladding Safety Scheme (CSS), Building Safety Fund, or similar funding programmes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex technical information and provide practical recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The ability to influence decision-making and provide expert advice within a complex organisational environment.
Apply now if you have the technical expertise and fire safety experience to help deliver critical building safety improvements across a large residential portfolio.
Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor employer: Vox Network Consultants
As a Special Projects Fire Safety Advisor in South East London, you will join a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises safety and compliance in the built environment. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that encourages innovation and professional growth, while also enjoying competitive remuneration and the potential for contract extension. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on fire safety standards across high-risk residential buildings, ensuring your expertise is valued and recognised.
