Overview
Fire Safety Project Manager. Join us as our next Fire Safety Project Manager and make a difference! You will be joining our Asset Management Team, a friendly group of 16 people, who provide a high-quality service to our Housing Support colleagues and our Clients by repairing, maintaining and investing in our properties.
Responsibilities
* Act as the main point of contact to address fire safety issues in properties requiring on-site investigation, repairs, maintenance, or other property-related matters.
* Programme and manage the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Strategies for the property portfolio.
* Investigate Health and Safety issues under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and advise on necessary actions.
* Assist the Contracts and Compliance Manager to ensure ongoing compliance at all times.
* Compile specifications for passive and active fire safety works, procure, and ensure works are delivered to required standards within specified timescales; inspect work during and after completion and arrange payment where applicable.
* Raise orders for works to external contractors or the In-House Repairs Team and monitor completion to required standards and timescales.
* Maintain regular contact with Transform's In-House Repairs Team, external contractors, and consultants to monitor quality, delivery, and performance.
* Monitor expenditure against budget and contribute to identifying future repair needs or programmes of work.
* Use appropriate equipment to carry out inspections and capture photographic evidence as required.
* Provide guidance and advice to residents, staff, contractors, and external stakeholders regarding inspection outcomes and any recommended follow-up actions.
* Attend meetings and compile reports on matters following inspections, including incidents, complaints, or disrepair.
* Use IT systems to locate property information, raise repair orders, monitor works, record completions, and generate reports as required.
* Follow policies and procedures and, where appropriate, suggest improvements to inspection processes and data collection.
* Keep up to date with current legislation, guidance, and best practice in the sector, and in property maintenance and management.
Qualifications
* Proven experience delivering FRA programmes or similar fire safety compliance projects.
* Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, standards, and regulations.
* Experience managing contractors and consultants to deliver compliance works.
* Knowledge of fire doors, passive fire protection, and remedial fire safety measures (detection and alarms).
* Demonstrable project management and contract management experience.
* Strong IT skills and ability to manage compliance databases.
* A driving license and access to a car.
* Minimum of HNC/HND in a related discipline or equivalent; relevant qualification in fire safety, surveying, construction, or property management.
* Recognised FRA qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessor certification).
* Knowledge of building construction, property management, and building pathology; ability to identify building defects.
* Qualified Fire Door Inspector.
* Experience working in social housing, supported housing, or the residential property sector.
* Knowledge of wider asset compliance (gas, electrical, asbestos, water).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFSM, IFE, ASFP, CIOB, RICS).
* Awareness of landlord responsibilities around health and safety and statutory compliance.
* Knowledge of different residential building types, construction, and design.
* Basic DBS check.
About Transform Housing & Support
Transform Housing & Support provides housing and support for socially excluded and vulnerable people across Surrey, parts of Berkshire, West Sussex, and the London Borough of Sutton. If you're looking for a role where every day is different and brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference, this is the place for you.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
* An additional 1 day (pro rata) per annum wellbeing day
* A defined contribution pension scheme
* Interest-free staff loans
* The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days annual leave per holiday year
* Life assurance cover
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