Working with over 500 prestigious clients across the built environment, this leading consultancy delivers trusted compliance solutions that ensure safe and secure working environments.
Reporting to the Professional Services Director, the Head of Fire Safety will act as the organisation's technical authority, driving excellence, quality and commercial performance across the fire service line.
The Head of Fire Safety's Role
Acting as lead technical authority on fire safety matters
* Overseeing fire risk assessments, fire strategies, fire management plans and compartmentation surveys
* Monitoring UK legislation including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022
* Supporting complex, high-risk assessments and fire-related incidents
* Leading QA, peer reviews and consultant competence frameworks
* Providing technical input into tenders and supporting business growth
* Building relationships with Fire Authorities, IFSM, IFE and the Building Safety RegulatorThe Head of Fire Safety
Full Member of IFSM or IFE
* IFSM Tier 3 (or eligible)
* Minimum Level 5 fire qualification (Fire Engineering degree desirable)
* 8+ years' senior fire safety experience within consultancy
* Strong knowledge of UK fire legislation and guidance
* Commercially aware, strategic and confident advising stakeholdersIn Return?
£85,000- £95,000
Hybrid working (home-based with occasional London travel)
* Private healthcare
5% pension
4x life cover
* 25 days' holiday + benefits
* Professional membership reimbursement This is a high-impact opportunity for a Head of Fire Safety to shape strategy, lead technical delivery and position the business as a recognised leader in fire safety.
If you are leading Fire Safety Professional considering your career opportunities, then contact Lauren Banks at Brandon James on (phone number removed).
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Salary description
£85000.00 - £90000.00 per year