Active Fire Safety Contracts Manager

Goodman Masson Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based housing association is seeking an Active Fire Safety Contracts Manager to oversee vital fire safety operations. The role entails managing contracts of systems like alarms and sprinklers, ensuring strict compliance with fire safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in managing contracts within social housing and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. The position demands strong contractor management skills and a technical qualification in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing active fire safety contracts in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and standards.
• Demonstrable experience of contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage active fire safety contracts for alarms, lighting, and more.
• Act as the lead for fire safety contractors ensuring compliance.
• Monitor contractor performance and implement improvement actions.

Skills

Contractor management

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Budget control

Technical report interpretation

Education

Relevant technical qualification (e.g. HNC/HND)

Job description

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