Fire Safety Manager
CV-LibraryIpswich, SuffolkpermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £53,000 – £55,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We’re recruiting an experienced Fire Safety Manager on behalf of our client in Ipswich. You’ll lead fire safety across the client’s entire housing portfolio, acting as the principal Duty Holder and making sure all properties meet the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act and the Building Safety Act.
This is a senior, high-impact role. You’ll lead a fire safety improvement programme worth around £10m and be the main point of contact with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the client’s fire safety expert and principal Duty Holder for its housing portfolio
* Manage, train and appraise a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
* Develop fire strategies for 15 sheltered schemes, 4 Homeless Families Units and general needs low-rise flat blocks
* Carry out and oversee Fire Risk Assessments, making sure all actions are completed and recorded
* Deliver a £10m fire safety improvement programme and manage budgets, fees and supplier contracts
* Act as client officer for a multi-disciplinary fire safety consultancy, overseeing RIBA design stages and the procurement of major works
* Liaise with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, supporting audits and resolving any Notices of Deficiencies
* Maintain the “Golden Thread” of fire safety information in line with the Building Safety Act
* Oversee compliance activity, including fire door inspections, alarm testing, emergency lighting, sprinklers, PEEPs and Permit to Work
* Lead resident engagement and report performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders
* Manage tenders, contracts, complaints and service improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Degree or equivalent professional building-related qualification, with post-qualification experience
* At least 5 years’ technical professional experience
* Experience managing fire safety in residential premises
* Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations
* Proven ability to identify and manage fire risks, develop fire strategies and complete Fire Risk Assessments
* Track record of delivering fire safety programmes across multiple sites to time, cost and quality
* Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills at all levels
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Desirable
* IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety
* NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
Additional Information
You may occasionally need to work outside normal hours, for example to attend evening meetings.
Apply Now
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £53,000 – £55,500 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About the Role
We’re recruiting an experienced Fire Safety Manager on behalf of our client in Ipswich. You’ll lead fire safety across the client’s entire housing portfolio, acting as the principal Duty Holder and making sure all properties meet the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act and the Building Safety Act.
This is a senior, high-impact role. You’ll lead a fire safety improvement programme worth around £10m and be the main point of contact with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the client’s fire safety expert and principal Duty Holder for its housing portfolio
* Manage, train and appraise a team of Fire Safety Surveyors
* Develop fire strategies for 15 sheltered schemes, 4 Homeless Families Units and general needs low-rise flat blocks
* Carry out and oversee Fire Risk Assessments, making sure all actions are completed and recorded
* Deliver a £10m fire safety improvement programme and manage budgets, fees and supplier contracts
* Act as client officer for a multi-disciplinary fire safety consultancy, overseeing RIBA design stages and the procurement of major works
* Liaise with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, supporting audits and resolving any Notices of Deficiencies
* Maintain the “Golden Thread” of fire safety information in line with the Building Safety Act
* Oversee compliance activity, including fire door inspections, alarm testing, emergency lighting, sprinklers, PEEPs and Permit to Work
* Lead resident engagement and report performance to senior leadership and key stakeholders
* Manage tenders, contracts, complaints and service improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* Degree or equivalent professional building-related qualification, with post-qualification experience
* At least 5 years’ technical professional experience
* Experience managing fire safety in residential premises
* Expert knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulations
* Proven ability to identify and manage fire risks, develop fire strategies and complete Fire Risk Assessments
* Track record of delivering fire safety programmes across multiple sites to time, cost and quality
* Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills at all levels
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Desirable
* IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety
* NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
Additional Information
You may occasionally need to work outside normal hours, for example to attend evening meetings.
Apply Now
Click below and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss next steps