Full job descriptionFire Safety & Risk Compliance Manager
Location: Dagenham
Department: Fire Safety & Compliance Industry: Facilities Management
Salary: Competitive & Company Benefits
The Opportunity - An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety& Risk Compliance Manager to join a growing facilities management business and play a key role in developing its fire safety service offering. This position is suited to a technically competent fire safety professional who can provide expert guidance, undertake fire risk assessments, support business development activities, and help establish a credible and scalable fire safety division.
Key Responsibilities
*Undertake and produce suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments across a range of commercial, residential, and public-sector premises.
*Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice.
*Manage and prioritise remedial actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments.
*Support tender submissions, client presentations, surveys, and mobilisation meetings as the company’s fire safety specialist.
*Review tender specifications and advise on technical requirements, compliance obligations, and delivery methodologies.
*Coordinate specialist fire safety contractors and oversee remedial works programmes.
*Provide guidance on fire doors, compartmentation, passive fire protection, and evacuation strategies.
*Support the growth and development of Fire Risk Assessment and wider fire safety services.
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience undertaking and producing Fire Risk Assessments across multiple property types.
*Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualifications and demonstrable professional competence.
*Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, regulations, and fire risk management practices.
*Experience within commercial, residential, public-sector, housing, healthcare, education, or regulated environments.
*Ability to identify, manage, and monitor fire safety risks and remedial action plans.
*Experience representing organisations in client-facing and technical advisory capacities.
*Commercial awareness with the ability to support business growth and service development.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable
*Professional membership within a recognised fire safety body.
*Registration on a recognised fire risk assessor competency scheme.
*Additional qualifications or experience in fire door inspections, passive fire protection, compartmentation, or fire safety consultancy.
*Experience managing specialist contractors and delivering fire safety improvement programmes.
Why Join Us?
*Play a pivotal role in building and shaping a growing fire safety division.
*Work within an established facilities management business with strong growth ambitions.
*Utilise your technical expertise to influence service delivery, compliance, and business development.
*Enjoy a varied role combining technical assessment, client engagement, and strategic growth.
*Be part of a business investing in the expansion of its fire safety capabilities.
Ideal Candidate You will be a highly competent fire safety professional with a strong technical background in Fire Risk Assessments and fire compliance. Comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders, you will combine technical excellence with commercial awareness and a desire to help develop and grow a professional fire safety service offering.
If this sounds like you, please apply now!
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