GS2 Partnership

Interim Fire Safety Consultant Location: Central London Contract Type: Interim (9 Month Contract - Inside IR35/Outside IR35) Day Rate/Salary: Competitive Day Rate About Us Our client is a leading social housing provider committed to creating safe, secure, and thriving communities. The safety of there residents is paramount. They are currently seeking an experienced, proactive, and technically expert Interim Fire Safety Consultant to provide high-level, strategic support to our Asset Management and Building Safety teams. The Role We are looking for a specialist to act as the primary technical advisor on all aspects of fire safety, ensuring our portfolio is fully compliant with all fire safety legislation, including the Fire Safety Act and the fire-related elements of the Building Safety Act. This is a critical contract role where you will directly influence our strategy, remedial programmes, and operational best practice in fire safety. Key Responsibilities Technical Authority: Act as the expert lead on complex fire safety matters, providing authoritative technical advice on fire compartmentation, passive and active fire systems, and fire remediation strategies. FRA Management: Oversee the quality assurance of all Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring consistency, competency of assessors, and the effective, timely management of all resulting actions. Remediation Programmes: Provide specialist consultation and quality control over significant fire safety remediation projects, including cladding and fire door replacement programmes. Regulatory Liaison: Act as the key contact with the Fire and Rescue Service and the Building Safety Regulator on fire safety enforcement, audits, and compliance matters. Policy & Procedure: Review, develop, and embed robust fire safety policies and procedures across the organisation to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice. Training & Mentoring: Provide fire safety training and technical mentoring to internal staff, including Building Safety Managers and Asset Management teams. About You The successful candidate will be a highly credible and experienced fire safety professional, ideally with significant experience within the residential or social housing sector. Essential Skills & Experience: A high-level technical qualification in fire safety (e.g., Fire Safety Diploma/Level 4 or 5 qualification from a recognised institution). Demonstrable experience as a competent Fire Risk Assessor (or a background in fire engineering/consultancy). In-depth, working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021, and the relevant sections of the Building Safety Act 2022. Proven ability to review complex fire strategies and provide practical, risk-based solutions for residential buildings. Excellent communication and report-writing skills, capable of translating complex technical information for diverse stakeholders, from site teams to the executive board. Desirable: Chartered or Member status with a professional body such as the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). Experience in the design and/or commissioning of fire detection and suppression systems. How to Apply If you are a dedicated and experienced Fire Safety Consultant looking for an immediate and influential contract role, please submit your CV.

Interim Building Safety Manager Location: Central London Contract Type: Interim (9 Month Contract - Inside IR35 or Outside IR35) Day Rate/Salary: Competitive Day Rate About Us Our client is a leading social housing provider committed to creating safe, secure, and thriving communities for all our residents. The safety of there customers is there absolute priority. They are currently seeking an experienced, proactive, and technically astute Interim Building Safety Manager to join our Asset/Compliance team during a critical period of regulatory change and operational focus. The Role They are looking for a specialist to act as the technical lead, ensuring there portfolio of complexed buildings is fully compliant with all current and impending legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act. This is a high-impact contract role where you will be instrumental in safeguarding our residents and driving forward there compliance programme. Key Responsibilities Building Safety Case Management: Take responsibility for the development, maintenance, and robust management of Building Safety Cases for identified buildings (Higher-Risk Buildings). Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all statutory and regulatory compliance obligations relating to building safety (Fire, Structural, M&E, Water Hygiene, Asbestos) are met across the portfolio. Resident Engagement: Champion and deliver the resident engagement strategy for building safety, ensuring residents are fully informed, consulted with, and feel safe in their homes. Contract & Risk Management: Oversee and manage relevant building safety contracts (e.g., FRAs, EICRs, remediation works), ensuring contractor competency and high quality of work. Technical Advice: Act as the organisation's technical expert, providing specialist advice on complex building safety issues, remedial works, and new developments. Reporting: Provide timely and accurate performance reports on building safety status and compliance to the Head of Compliance. About You The successful candidate will be a proven professional with a strong background in building safety within the housing or public sector. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in managing and producing Building Safety Cases and Safety Management Systems, ideally within a social housing environment. A relevant technical qualification in a building, fire, or safety-related field (e.g., Fire Safety Diploma/Certificate, NEBOSH, or similar). Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently and empathetically with residents, contractors, and internal teams. Strong organisational skills with a track record of prioritising complex, high-risk work programmes to deadline. Expert-level knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations. Desirable: Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, IFE). Experience in procuring and managing fire safety and compliance-related contracts. How to Apply If you are a dedicated and experienced Building Safety professional looking for an immediate and impactful contract role, please submit your CV

Health and Safety Manager Are you looking for a role that is hands on and impactful? Do you want to work with a business that truly values their employees and customers? Are you looking for a role in which you can be a role model and influencer in Health and Safety? If so, look no further A collaborative and rewarding position has arisen for a Health and Safety Manager to join a successful construction organisation with sites ranging from Birmingham down to Hertfordshire. This role is reporting into the Head of Health and Safety, working closely with the Health and Safety team to maintain a positive safety culture and standards. Covering areas from Birmingham down to Hertfordshire, you will spend much of your time visiting various construction sites developing best practice systems. Why the Health and Safety Manager position is something you should apply for: The role comes with opportunities to learn and develop in your career. The client designs and builds excellent quality homes with passion. You will be reporting directly to and working with the Head of health and safety There is a very positive team culture with good rewards and benefits. Their employees are truly valued. The successful Health and Safety Manager will: Evaluate and update existing Health and Safety procedures to align with new legislations or policy changes. Offer expert technical advice and support across all departments and job sites. Collaborate with departments and the Head of Health and Safety to develop and implement effective, best practice safety systems. Partner with colleagues to promote change and ensure consistent practices across all regions when managing specific projects. Provide guidance, support, technical information, and assistance to subcontractors at our sites. Lead Health and Safety improvement initiatives, including conducting trials, preparing proposals, delivering training, and disseminating information to ensure smooth implementation. Conduct training sessions and offer guidance to various sites as needed. Analyse and monitor external site visit scores and reports, identify trends, and provide guidance or on-site assistance to help site teams improve and maintain consistency. Perform regular site inspections and prepare detailed reports for site managers using an online system. Identify and highlight trends from Health and Safety visits, inspections, and reports, and review related risk assessments and controls. Conduct thorough investigations of all reported accidents and incidents on sites and prepare comprehensive reports. In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting: Salary of up to £50,000 - £60,000 Car allowance Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays If this could be of interest, please apply now.

Health and Safety Manager Are you looking for a role that is hands on and impactful? Do you want to work with a business that truly values their employees and customers? Are you looking for a role in which you can be a role model and influencer in Health and Safety? If so, look no further A collaborative and rewarding position has arisen for a Health and Safety Manager to join a successful construction organisation with sites ranging from Birmingham down to Hertfordshire. This role is reporting into the Head of Health and Safety, working closely with the Health and Safety team to maintain a positive safety culture and standards. Covering areas from Birmingham down to Hertfordshire, you will spend much of your time visiting various construction sites developing best practice systems. Why the Health and Safety Manager position is something you should apply for: The role comes with opportunities to learn and develop in your career. The client designs and builds excellent quality homes with passion. You will be reporting directly to and working with the Head of health and safety There is a very positive team culture with good rewards and benefits. Their employees are truly valued. The successful Health and Safety Manager will: Evaluate and update existing Health and Safety procedures to align with new legislations or policy changes. Offer expert technical advice and support across all departments and job sites. Collaborate with departments and the Head of Health and Safety to develop and implement effective, best practice safety systems. Partner with colleagues to promote change and ensure consistent practices across all regions when managing specific projects. Provide guidance, support, technical information, and assistance to subcontractors at our sites. Lead Health and Safety improvement initiatives, including conducting trials, preparing proposals, delivering training, and disseminating information to ensure smooth implementation. Conduct training sessions and offer guidance to various sites as needed. Analyse and monitor external site visit scores and reports, identify trends, and provide guidance or on-site assistance to help site teams improve and maintain consistency. Perform regular site inspections and prepare detailed reports for site managers using an online system. Identify and highlight trends from Health and Safety visits, inspections, and reports, and review related risk assessments and controls. Conduct thorough investigations of all reported accidents and incidents on sites and prepare comprehensive reports. In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting: Salary of up to £50,000 - £60,000 Car allowance Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays If this could be of interest, please apply now.