Fire Safety Technical Lead
Initial 3 month interim contract. London. £600 per day. Inside IR35 via umbrella. Hybrid working.
Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Fire Safety Technical Lead, reporting directly into the Head of Fire & Building Safety and shaping the strategic direction of fire safety across a complex housing portfolio. You will be the trusted expert providing independent assurance, technical oversight, and professional challenge—playing a critical role in safeguarding residents and influencing high-profile building safety decisions. If you’re ready to operate at senior level and make a visible impact, this opportunity is one you won’t want to miss.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic technical leadership across fire safety, design compliance, and risk management
- Deliver independent assurance on FRA actions, contractor performance, and fire safety systems
- Lead incident investigations and drive lessons learned across the organisation
- Review fire strategies, designs, and technical submissions ensuring compliance with key standards (ADB, BS9991, BS5839)
- Influence senior stakeholders through expert advice, escalation of risks, and performance insights
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong knowledge of construction, compartmentation, and fire protection systems
- Proven experience with Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022
- Background in contractor oversight, compliance auditing, and fire safety programme delivery
- Experience working with Fire & Rescue Services and regulatory bodies
- Professional qualifications and memberships (IFE, IOSH, CIOB or equivalent)
As a Fire Safety Technical Lead, you’ll operate at the forefront of building safety, supporting compliance with evolving legislation while ensuring high standards across refurbishment, maintenance, and live environments. You’ll also contribute to Building Safety Case development and provide critical technical input into higher-risk buildings where needed.
This opportunity offers the chance to influence large-scale safety strategies, lead on technical excellence, and strengthen organisational resilience in a high-impact environment.
Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based solely on skills and experience, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.
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