Active Fire Safety Contracts Manager
An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an Active Fire Safety Contracts Manager with a London-based housing association. This short‑term role is critical in ensuring the effective delivery, compliance and performance of active fire safety systems across a diverse housing portfolio. You will take ownership of fire safety contracts, manage specialist contractors and play a key role in maintaining resident safety and statutory compliance.
Key duties
* Take day‑to‑day responsibility for the management of active fire safety contracts, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, sprinklers, smoke control and associated systems
* Act as the client lead for fire safety contractors, ensuring works are delivered in line with contract terms, KPIs, budgets and agreed programmes
* Oversee planned and reactive fire safety works from instruction through to completion, ensuring statutory compliance and best practice
* Carry out pre‑start meetings, site inspections, audits and post‑completion checks to ensure quality, safety and compliance standards are met
* Monitor contractor performance, challenge poor performance and implement improvement actions where required
* Review and approve schedules of work, valuations, invoices and contractor claims in line with delegated authority
* Ensure all works comply with current fire safety legislation, British Standards and housing sector guidance
* Maintain accurate records, update asset and compliance systems and provide regular progress and performance reports
* Work closely with internal teams including compliance, asset management, housing and resident liaison to minimise disruption and ensure clear communication with residents
* Support the organisation in meeting its obligations under the Fire Safety Order, Building Safety Act and wider regulatory requirements
* Assist with audits, inspections and regulatory enquiries relating to fire safety compliance
* Contribute to continuous improvement of fire safety processes, procedures and contract management arrangements
Client requirements
* Proven experience managing active fire safety contracts within social housing, local authority or a similar regulated environment
* Strong working knowledge of fire safety legislation, standards and best practice, including active fire systems
* Relevant technical qualification in building services, fire safety, construction or compliance (e.g. HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
* Demonstrable experience of contractor management, performance monitoring and budget control
* Ability to interpret technical reports, specifications and fire risk assessment actions
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