Fire Safety Manager

Job description

Fire Safety Manager

London

Permanent

£70,000-£75,000 plus benefits including bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking Fire Safety Manager to lead and develop fire safety strategy across a large, complex, high-profile commercial estate. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of customers, employees, contractors, and visitors while driving a proactive fire safety culture throughout the organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape strategic fire safety initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, and lead a dedicated team in a prestigious and fast-paced environment.

The Fire Safety Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the Fire Safety Team
• Managing fire safety compliance across a large and diverse estate
• Overseeing fire risk assessments, audits, inspections, and compliance programmes
• Investigating fire-related incidents and implementing corrective actions
• Providing expert fire safety advice and guidance to operational, project, and event teams
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external authorities

You will be an experienced fire safety professional with a strong track record of operating within large, complex environments. You will possess excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a passion for continuously improving safety standards.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or diploma qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body
• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9999, and Approved Document B
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Proven experience managing fire risk assessments and fire safety audits
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Vacancy Reference: PR/029435

Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | (+44) 7725 258687

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English