Fire Risk Project Manager

FIRE RISK PROJECT MANAGER

• You will be working as a Fire Risk Project Manager with an RP in Essex.
• You will lead on the delivery of fire safety actions and asbestos compliance programmes across a diverse housing stock, ensuring full alignment with UK legislation and regulatory expectations.
• You will coordinate fire risk assessments, asbestos surveys, and associated remedial works.
• This will be for a minimum 6 months, which will look to be extended if everyone is happy.
• You will be on a day rate of £400+ per day,
• You will be on-site 1-2 days per week, with the rest working from home - you travel to this location if you're based in North East London, Essex or Hertfordshire.

FIRE RISK PROJECT MANAGER ROLE BASICS:

Fire Risk Compliance

• Commission and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across the property portfolio.
• Track and manage delivery of FRA actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee implementation of fire protection systems and compartmentation works.
• Liaise with fire authorities and ensure consistent compliance with fire safety legislation.

Asbestos Management

• Oversee asbestos surveys (management, refurbishment, and demolition).
• Maintain an accurate asbestos register and ensure regular re-inspections are conducted.
• Coordinate asbestos remediation and removal works with licensed contractors.
• Monitor compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and provide assurance to senior management.

Project Management

• Lead fire safety and asbestos-related projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015 during all project phases.
• Prepare tender specifications, appoint contractors, and monitor delivery standards.
• Produce project reports and maintain clear documentation for audit and compliance checks.
• Experience managing third-party consultants, contractors, and specialist surveyors.
• Hands-on experience maintaining compliance registers and reporting tools.

FIRE RISK PROJECT MANAGER APPLICANT ESSENTIALS

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a compliance, asset, or safety role within a Local Authority or Housing Association.
• Proven track record in delivering fire safety and asbestos programmes across residential buildings.
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent fire safety qualification).
• BOHS P405 – Management of Asbestos in Buildings.
• Solid working knowledge of: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and CDM Regulations 2015.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THIS FIRE RISK PROJECT MANAGER POSITION?

If this is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Fire Risk Project Manager position - click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

We would like to attract talent from all corners of the Property world for this role. Our commitment is to an equitable recruitment process so feel free to apply in any way that suits you, via WhatsApp, video message, CV, the more creative the better.