Fire Safety Officer

  • Reed
  • 24/08/2026
Full time Construction Management Property

Job Description

Location: Islington (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £37,855 - £52,052

Contract: Permanent

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for an opportunity to influence safety standards across a large and diverse residential property portfolio?

We are seeking a Fire Safety Officer to join our specialist Fire Safety Team, providing technical expertise, assurance and compliance oversight across residential housing assets throughout the UK.

This is a varied role combining site inspections, stakeholder engagement and fire safety assurance activities. You'll play a key part in ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation while helping protect residents, colleagues and property assets.

What you'll be doing

  • Conducting fire safety inspections across residential properties and communal areas.
  • Monitoring and assuring compliance with fire safety legislation and internal standards.
  • Reviewing fire risk assessments and supporting the management of remedial actions.
  • Liaising with housing teams, caretaking teams, contractors, local authorities and Fire & Rescue Services.
  • Supporting quality assurance activities relating to fire safety projects and compliance programmes.
  • Providing technical fire safety advice and guidance to operational teams.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of fire safety processes and standards.
  • Supporting Building Safety and Fire Safety governance across the portfolio.

About you

We're open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including housing, facilities management, construction, building safety, compliance, fire risk assessment and Fire & Rescue Services.

However, applicants must be able to demonstrate strong technical fire safety knowledge and experience within a fire safety, compliance, inspection or assurance-based role.

You'll ideally possess:

  • Fire Safety Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
  • NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or similar qualification.
  • Knowledge of the Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act and wider fire safety legislation.
  • Experience undertaking inspections, audits or fire safety assurance activities.
  • Understanding of residential buildings, social housing, facilities or property environments.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

What's on offer

  • Salary of £37,855 - £52,052.
  • Hybrid working with approximately 2 office days per week.
  • Extensive national travel as part of the role.
  • Hotel accommodation, travel and subsistence expenses paid when required.
  • Opportunity to work with experienced fire safety professionals in a highly visible role.