Fire Safety Programme Manager

Description

Fire Safety Programme Manager

Contract: 9 Months Start: Mid–February 2026

Location: London (hybrid work arrangement)

Salary: cGBP60k pro rata

Build Recruitment are working in partnership with a supported housing provider to recruit an experienced Fire Safety Programme Manager on a 9–month contract basis. This is a key role overseeing the delivery of a fire safety programme across a portfolio of residential blocks.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the overall fire safety programme, ensuring works are coordinated, budgets are controlled, and decisions are made efficiently as the programme evolves. While this role has a surveying–style oversight, it is not inspection–heavy; instead, it focuses on programme leadership, stakeholder management, and informed decision–making.

You will work closely with an Employers Agent who manages detailed coordination, as well as established contractors and contract administration support. Your role is to client the programme, providing direction, resolving issues, and keeping delivery on track.

Key Responsibilities

Overall management of a fire safety works programme across multiple blocksFire safety budget management and cost oversightDay–to–day leadership of the programme and works scheduleWorking closely with the EA, contractors, and internal stakeholdersMaking informed decisions where additional works or issues are identifiedProviding clear information and direction to support timely deliverySupporting the development and clarification of the role profile and programme structure

About You

Proven experience in fire safety management, ideally at programme levelStrong background in programme or project management within housing or the built environmentComfortable managing works that may vary as new issues or requirements are identifiedConfident working in a client–side role, coordinating contractors and internal teamsAble to make pragmatic decisions and keep momentum across a complex programmeSurveying or property background beneficial, though not essential

If you meet the criteria above and would like to work for a supported housing provider on meaningful, resident–focused work, apply today or contact Elise at Build Recruitment for more information.

Ad ID: 5417721354