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Senior Fire Safety Advisor
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Posted:
29 October 2026 (3 hours ago)
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Application Deadline:
26 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Pay Rate: 400 per day umbrella
Standard DBS required
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a Local Authority offering a daily pay rate of 400 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a Standard DBS check. The primary responsibility is to provide senior-level technical leadership and expert advice on fire safety for the Councils residential and commercial properties. The role involves leading the fire risk assessment program ensuring compliance with fire safety laws and regulations and offering specialized support to senior management stakeholders and operational teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Councils fire risk assessment (FRA) program.
- Ensure fire risk assessments are commissioned reviewed validated monitored and completed on time.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records and performance reports related to fire safety compliance.
- Monitor fire safety actions and escalate risks when necessary.
- Serve as the Councils lead fire safety specialist providing expert advice to senior managers directors and key stakeholders.
- Offer technical guidance on fire safety legislation building construction fire engineering principles and risk management.
- Support colleagues with complex fire safety issues across housing and corporate property portfolios.
- Advise on fire safety requirements for new developments acquisitions and refurbishment projects.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience conducting complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments in the social housing sector.
- Extensive experience in fire safety management within residential or complex risk environments.
- Level 5 or higher qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Safety Engineering from a recognized professional body.
- Degree or Level 6 qualification in Fire Safety Fire Engineering or a related field.
Additional Information
- Working hours are 36 hours per week.
- A Standard DBS check is required.
- Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The application deadline is 30th October 2026; please apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
To provide senior technical leadership and expert fire safety advice across the Councils residential and commercial property portfolio
Required Education:
To provide senior technical leadership and expert fire safety advice across the Councils residential and commercial property portfolio
