Head of Fire

Head of Fire – London
Salary: up to £80k + Package 

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Fire Safety to lead our strategic fire safety function and provide expert technical guidance across our organisation. This senior role oversees the development of fire strategies, Building Safety Cases, and provides high-level technical support to our Fire Risk Assessors to ensure a consistent, compliant, and robust approach to building safety.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the creation, review, and implementation of fire strategies across the property portfolio

Oversee the development and continuous improvement of Building Safety Cases and safety management systems

Provide expert technical advice and assurance to Fire Risk Assessors and wider compliance teams

Drive compliance with the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act, and recognised industry standards

Lead on complex fire safety issues, investigations, and improvement programmes

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and residents

What we’re looking for:

Extensive fire safety experience in residential or complex buildings

Strong understanding of fire engineering principles, fire strategy development, and building safety legislation

Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and support multidisciplinary teams

IFSM Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessor (or working toward) is highly desirable

Other relevant professional accreditations (IFE, RICS, CABE, CIOB) advantageous

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and risk management skills