Fire Safety Compliance Manager

Fire Safety Compliance Manager

Rate - £450 - £500 (Daily)

Location - Uxbridge (Hybrid)

Duration - 6 Months (Intially)

IR35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company)

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Manager to lead on fire safety and compliance across a diverse property portfolio. This role is responsible for ensuring that all fire-related assets and systems are compliant with current legislation, standards, and best practices, while delivering a robust and effective compliance framework.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing fire risk, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes, and ensuring all Fire Risk Assessment actions are effectively delivered.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and manage fire safety compliance across the organisation's property portfolio
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• Oversee delivery and performance of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes related to fire safety systems
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• Ensure all Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions are tracked, managed, and completed within required timeframes
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• Maintain and monitor compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and standards
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• Manage contractors and service providers delivering fire safety works and inspections
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• Develop and maintain accurate records for compliance, audit, and reporting purposes
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• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to fire safety policies and procedures
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• Provide expert advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on fire safety compliance
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• Ensure effective governance, reporting risks and compliance issues appropriately
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Key Skills & Experience

Essential

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• NEBOSH qualification (Fire Safety or equivalent)
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• Proven experience in fire safety compliance management
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• Strong knowledge of:
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• Fire safety legislation and regulations
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• Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and remedial action tracking
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• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) processes
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• Experience managing contractors and compliance programmes
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
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Desirable

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• Experience with FRAEFM (Fire Risk Assessment & Estate/Facilities Management systems)
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• Background working within a local authority or public sector environment
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• Experience managing compliance across large and complex property portfolios
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Key Deliverables / Success Measures

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• 100% compliance with fire safety statutory and regulatory requirements
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• Effective delivery of PPM schedules and fire safety servicing
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• All FRA actions clearly tracked, prioritised, and completed within deadlines
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• Strong audit readiness with accurate and up-to-date documentation
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• Continuous improvement in fire safety processes and risk reduction
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