Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager

Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager

Temporary, Full Time
£600.00 per day (umbrella) – inside IR35
Location: Essex
Our Client is seeking to appoint an Interim Building & Fire Safety Manager on a full-time, 6-month temporary basis. This role is offered on a hybrid working arrangement.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that all council-owned buildings comply with current building and fire safety legislation.

Key Deliverables

Ensure compliance with all building and fire safety legislation, regulations, and best practice
Develop and implement policies, procedures, management plans, and workflows
Lead the development and implementation of a Building Safety Management System
Provide expert advice and support to Accountable Persons and the Principal Accountable Person to ensure statutory compliance
Lead on the development and submission of Building Safety Case Reports and supporting evidence for high-risk buildings
Ensure Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are suitable, sufficient, and regularly reviewed
Manage and track fire and building safety actions through to completion
Establish monitoring systems and produce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Support the development and implementation of Resident Engagement Strategies
Manage building and fire safety-related complaints, including corrective actions
Ensure accurate, auditable building information records are maintained

The Experience You Will Bring

Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Construction, Building Surveying, or a related discipline
Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IFE, IFSM, RICS, IOSH)
Proven experience in managing building and fire safety compliance
Experience working with high-risk residential buildings
Strong understanding and interpretation of building and fire safety regulations
Experience managing Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and associated corrective actions
Experience managing contractors, consultants, and compliance programmes