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Fire Safety Project Manager
Surrey (Hybrid)
£48,000 + Bens
 
Thomas Search are working on behalf of a not-for-profit housing organisation with deep roots in the community and a bold vision for the future. They support over 1,800 vulnerable people each year, helping individuals live independently and with dignity across Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, and South-West London.
We're looking for a skilled Fire Safety Project Manager to join a supportive Asset Management team who take pride in improving living standards across our housing portfolio. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our homes are safe, compliant and maintained to the highest standard. You'll join our friendly Asset Management Team of 16, working collaboratively with our Housing Support teams, contractors, and partners to ensure safety, quality and peace of mind for our residents.
 
Day to day:

Acting as our primary point of contact for all fire safety matters across our housing portfolio
Managing the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Strategies
Investigating Health and Safety concerns under the Housing Health & Safety Rating System
Ensuring compliance alongside our Contracts and Compliance Manager
Specifying, procuring, and overseeing fire safety works (active & passive)
Managing contractors and in-house teams to deliver works safely, on time, and to quality
Monitoring budgets and contributing to future planned works
Carrying out property inspections and documenting findings
Providing advice and reassurance to residents, colleagues and stakeholders
Keeping up to date with legislation, good practice and sector change  What we're looking for:

Proven experience delivering FRA or fire safety compliance programmes
Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, fire doors and passive fire protection
Contract and project management experience
Building construction, building pathology and residential property knowledge
A relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Fire Safety, Surveying or similar)
Recognised FRA qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessor cert)
A driving licence and access to a car
IT competency and confidence working independently
Social housing experience, Fire Door Inspector, membership of IFSM/IFE/ASFP/CIOB/RICS This is your chance to play a central role in building a greener, fairer future for social housing.
Apply or reach out directly and confidentially to David at (url removed)