Fire Safety Technical Lead

Fire Safety Technical Lead – South East London | £600 per day Ltd/Umbrella South East London 3 Months Ongoing Contract Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm  We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Technical Lead to join a local authority housing service in South East London. This is a senior technical leadership role providing strategic and operational oversight across fire safety, fire engineering and building safety compliance within the council’s housing portfolio, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Key Responsibilities Providing technical leadership and assurance across fire safety and building safety compliance Reviewing fire strategies, technical drawings, FRA actions and refurbishment works Leading fire incident investigations and lessons learned reviews Carrying out contractor assurance and risk-based site inspections Providing specialist advice on fire protection systems including alarms, sprinklers, smoke control systems and fire doors Supporting Building Safety Case compliance and regulatory submissions Escalating significant compliance and fire safety risks to senior management Leading and developing technical staff and direct reportsRequirements Extensive experience in fire safety, fire engineering or building safety within housing/local authority environments Strong knowledge of: Building Safety Act Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Approved Document B BS 9991, BS 5839 and BS 5266 Experience managing FRA compliance, contractor performance and fire safety audits Ability to provide technical assurance across HRBs and residential housing stock Strong stakeholder management and leadership skillsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile housing and building safety team on a long-term interim contract. Please apply with your updated CV for immediate consideration