Fire Safety Technical Lead

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

Job Description - Fire Safety Technical Lead

3-month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing strategic and operational technical leadership in fire safety, fire engineering, and building safety risks across the Councilâs housing portfolio. The role is crucial in supporting the Council's responsibilities as the Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). It involves delivering specialist advice, independent assurance, and oversight on fire safety compliance, design, refurbishment works, fire protection systems, contractor performance, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide expert leadership and independent professional challenge on fire safety, design compliance, and building safety risks.

Offer assurance to senior leadership on emerging risks, compliance issues, and operational performance.

Support the development of fire safety strategies and technical standards across the housing portfolio.

Review fire strategies, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with legislation and standards (e.g., Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 5839, BS 5266).

Identify defects, non-compliance, and fire safety risks across new and existing buildings.

Provide clear recommendations for corrective action and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Significant experience in fire safety, fire engineering, or building safety within housing or a similar environment.

Proven track record of providing technical assurance on fire safety compliance, design, and refurbishment works.

Degree or equivalent in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Building Surveying, or a related discipline.

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, RICS, CIOB) â desirable or working towards.

Recognised fire safety qualifications/accreditations (essential).

Evidence of continuous professional development.

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week.

Standard DBS required.

Location: 6 Brixton Hill, London, Lambeth, SW2 1RW, United Kingdom.

We operate on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 5th June 2026, apply ASAP.

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