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Senior Fire Safety Advisor

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£400 - 400 daily

Job Description - Senior Fire Safety Advisor




3 months contract with a Local Authority



Pay Rate: £400 per day umbrella


Standard DBS required







Summary








  • This is a 3-month contract role with a Local Authority, offering a daily pay rate of £400 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a Standard DBS check. The primary responsibility is to provide senior-level technical leadership and expert advice on fire safety for the Council's residential and commercial properties. The role involves leading the fire risk assessment program, ensuring compliance with fire safety laws and regulations, and offering specialized support to senior management, stakeholders, and operational teams.








Responsibilities









  • Lead and manage the Council's fire risk assessment (FRA) program.


  • Ensure fire risk assessments are commissioned, reviewed, validated, monitored, and completed on time.


  • Maintain accurate and auditable records and performance reports related to fire safety compliance.


  • Monitor fire safety actions and escalate risks when necessary.


  • Serve as the Council's lead fire safety specialist, providing expert advice to senior managers, directors, and key stakeholders.


  • Offer technical guidance on fire safety legislation, building construction, fire engineering principles, and risk management.


  • Support colleagues with complex fire safety issues across housing and corporate property portfolios.


  • Advise on fire safety requirements for new developments, acquisitions, and refurbishment projects.







Requirements:








  • At least 5 years of experience conducting complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments in the social housing sector.


  • Extensive experience in fire safety management within residential or complex risk environments.


  • Level 5 or higher qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Safety Engineering from a recognized professional body.


  • Degree or Level 6 qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, or a related field.





Additional Information









  • Working hours are 36 hours per week.


  • A Standard DBS check is required.


  • Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.


  • The application deadline is 30th October 2026; please apply as soon as possible.












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