Fire Risk Officer
📍 Location: SOuth East London
⏳ Initial 3-6 Month ongoing Contract
💷 Rate: Negotiable (Umbrella) depending on experience
🕒 Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
🔹 Role Overview Reporting to the Team Manager, you will lead on the day-to-day health and safety management of building projects, maintenance contracts, and fire risk assessments. You will allocate work to internal teams or external contractors and ensure the highest standards of delivery, safety, and compliance.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Oversee building safety, fire risk assessments, and contract compliance across the borough
Manage and allocate work to Property Services Officers/Supervisors and contractors
Ensure projects meet safety standards, budgets, and quality benchmarks
Develop robust procedures and quality assurance frameworks
Deputise for the Assistant Manager when required
Support and mentor team members, sharing knowledge and expertise
Provide input into the improvement of FRA templates, policies, and processes🧠 Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of contract law, building regulations, BS 9999, PAS 79, and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Ability to plan and manage maintenance and refurbishment programmes
Experience supervising staff and working with multidisciplinary teams
Familiarity with complex, tenanted social housing blocks✅ Requirements
Background in surveying or building with knowledge of fire safety in purpose-built blocks
Qualified Fire Risk Assessor
Membership with IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers)
Experience working in a local authority or housing association setting
Commitment to collaboration and team development
Interested?
Apply now or contact Dami on +44 (0) (phone number removed) to find out more