Interim Building and Fire Safety Manager

Company: MMP Consultancy
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

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

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Posted: June 13th, 2026