Interim Fire Officer
8 days ago
Lancing
We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Officer / Fire Safety Manager with a strong background across capital projects, estates, facilities management, and compliance within a complex property portfolio. Essential Experience • Proven experience delivering fire safety compliance across large and diverse estates portfolios., • Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practice., • Experience working on capital projects, ensuring fire strategies are developed, reviewed, and implemented throughout the project lifecycle., • Knowledge of building design, refurbishment, and construction projects, including fire-stopping, compartmentation, passive fire protection, and means of escape., • Experience advising estates, facilities management, and project delivery teams on fire safety matters., • Demonstrable experience managing Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and associated remedial works programmes., • Ability to review and challenge fire strategies, technical drawings, and compliance documentation., • Experience of contractor management and monitoring compliance standards across operational and project environments., • Knowledge of relevant legislation including:, • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, • Building Regulations, • Approved Document B, • Building Safety Act, • CDM Regulations Desirable • Local Authority, NHS, University, Housing Association, or wider public sector experience., • NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Fire Risk Assessment Qualification, IFSM, IFE, or equivalent professional accreditation., • Experience operating within a complex stakeholder environment and providing strategic fire safety advice to senior leadership teams