Job Description
Interim Fire Safety Works Support Coordinator(Initial 3-Month Contract – Immediate Start Potential)
Overview We are seeking an experienced interim professional to provide operational support to the Fire and Security Contracts Manager in a large housing association. The role focuses on coordinating the delivery of minor and responsive works arising from fire-related cyclical inspections (including Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and Fire Door Inspection (FDI) actions) across a diverse property portfolio.
This is a hands-on, autonomous position requiring strong initiative, with an emphasis on ensuring safe, timely, compliant, and budget-controlled outcomes for residents. It is ideal for a contractor with proven experience in fire safety compliance and works delivery in regulated environments such as social housing, construction, or property management.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the full delivery cycle of outsourced and internal minor/responsive fire safety works, including scoping, issuing instructions, monitoring progress, verifying completion evidence, and managing contractor performance.
* Review completed FRA and FDI actions; ensure evidence is satisfactory, validate/audit works (particularly fire door replacements) against manufacturer instructions, accreditation bodies, and relevant technical guidance; upload approved evidence to relevant systems (e.g., SharePoint or compliance hubs).
* Conduct site inspections, quality audits, and regular meetings with subcontractors to confirm health & safety compliance and adherence to regulatory/legislative requirements.
* Liaise effectively with internal teams, external contractors, residents, and locality stakeholders to keep all parties informed and maintain collaborative relationships.
* Manage financial aspects of works delivery, including budget monitoring and control to ensure expenditure remains within agreed limits.
* Prioritise resident safety and deliver the right outcomes in a timely and compliant manner.
* Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating high levels of initiative and using Microsoft Windows and Office packages proficiently.
Essential Requirements
* Solid knowledge of construction processes and fire safety regulations/standards.
* Competence to review, validate, and sign off FRA/FDI-related works (including auditing fire door installations).
* Proven experience in operational coordination, contract/works oversight, subcontractor management, site auditing, and compliance in a regulated sector (e.g., social housing, property services).
* Strong understanding of health & safety obligations and regulatory compliance in fire safety contexts.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and prioritise effectively.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.