Fire Safety Officer
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
- 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.
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 sector.
- Experience managing or advising on fire safety within a medium to large organisation.
- Experience carrying out and reviewing Fire Risk Assessments across residential or housing assets.
- Experience developing and implementing fire safety policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
- Experience preparing and presenting reports to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timescales.
- Experience managing or mentoring staff.
Essential Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and its application within residential housing.
- Detailed understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Knowledge of PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment methodology.
- Understanding of building construction and building safety principles.
- Knowledge of BS 9999 and BS 9991 standards.
- Understanding of emerging fire safety and building safety legislation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Essential Qualifications
- Recognised Fire Safety Qualification, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, or equivalent Level 3/Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety.
Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Third-party accredited Fire Risk Assessor registration.
- Experience using CAD drawings.
- Experience working within social housing or local government environments.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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