Interim Building & Fire Safety Manager

Interim Building & Fire Safety Manager

Location: Essex (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Depending On Experiance

We’re partnering with a forward-thinking organisation to appoint an Interim Building & Fire Safety Manager.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring full compliance across a portfolio of buildings, with a strong focus on fire and building safety regulations and high-risk residential assets.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of building and fire safety compliance, leading on strategy, systems, and delivery to ensure all statutory obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all current building and fire safety legislation
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and safety management systems
• Lead on Building Safety Case Reports for high-risk buildings
• Oversee Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and track actions through to completion
• Provide expert guidance to Accountable Persons and senior stakeholders
• Monitor performance through KPIs and reporting frameworks
• Support resident engagement and manage safety-related complaints
• Maintain accurate and auditable building safety records

About You

• Degree in Fire Engineering, Building Surveying, Construction or similar
• Level 4 qualification in Fire Safety
• Member of a recognised professional body (IFE, IFSM, RICS, IOSH)
• Strong experience in building & fire safety compliance
• Proven track record working with high-risk residential buildings
• Confident managing FRAs, contractors and compliance programmes

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