Fire Safety Technical Lead

Fire Safety Technical Lead
Initial 3 month interim contract London
£600 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working  
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 1st June 2026  
Step into a pivotal leadership role as a Fire Safety Technical Lead, reporting directly into the Head of Fire & Building Safety and shaping the strategic direction of fire safety across a complex housing portfolio. You will be the trusted expert providing independent assurance, technical oversight, and professional challenge—playing a critical role in safeguarding residents and influencing high-profile building safety decisions. If you’re ready to operate at senior level and make a visible impact, this Fire Safety Technical Lead opportunity is one you won’t want to miss.  

Your role as Fire Safety Technical Lead: • Provide strategic technical leadership across fire safety, design compliance, and risk management
• Deliver independent assurance on FRA actions, contractor performance, and fire safety systems
• Lead incident investigations and drive lessons learned across the organisation
• Review fire strategies, designs, and technical submissions ensuring compliance with key standards (ADB, BS9991, BS5839)
• Influence senior stakeholders through expert advice, escalation of risks, and performance insights   Your previous experience as Fire Safety Technical Lead: • Strong knowledge of construction, compartmentation, and fire protection systems
• Proven experience with Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022
• Background in contractor oversight, compliance auditing, and fire safety programme delivery
• Experience working with Fire & Rescue Services and regulatory bodies
• Professional qualifications and memberships (IFE, IOSH, CIOB or equivalent)  

As a Fire Safety Technical Lead, you’ll operate at the forefront of building safety, supporting compliance with evolving legislation while ensuring high standards across refurbishment, maintenance, and live environments. You’ll also contribute to Building Safety Case development and provide critical technical input into higher-risk buildings where needed.

This Fire Safety Technical Lead opportunity offers the chance to influence large-scale safety strategies, lead on technical excellence, and strengthen organisational resilience in a high-impact environment.  

If you’re interested in discussing this role in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Fire Safety Technical Lead, please contact David or George on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based solely on skills and experience, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.

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