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Fire & Building Safety Manager

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Portsmouth City Council

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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Salary:

68200.00 - 74928.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are looking for a Fire & Building Safety Manager to join our Building Services team. This is a full-time, permanent role based at the Civic Offices in Portsmouth, with hybrid working available. The role is office based at least 3 days per week and you will need to travel as required between PCC Assets in Portsmouth, Havant, Gosport, Fareham and Winchester.

Job Responsibility:

  • Managing the Building Safety and Fire Team
  • Ensuring the team delivers on critical areas of building safety and fire safety for both the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and General Fund (GRA) assets
  • Managing building safety activities arisen from the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023
  • Covering all building safety and fire safety activities in relation to our 17,000-housing stock and 900 corporate buildings

Requirements:

  • At least a level 4 qualification in fire safety or equivalent
  • Extensive knowledge of building related legislation and application (Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, building regulations)
  • Awareness of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and its application to fire and building safety
  • Relevant experience of interpreting complex specialists' reports related to fire and building safety
  • Sufficient knowledge and experience to be able to confidently develop mitigation plans
  • Experience of managing and leading a fire safety team or equivalent, including the development of staff
  • Excellent communicator and assertive as necessary
  • Full driving licence and provide a car for work

Nice to have:

  • Ideally be a chartered member of a relevant fire safety body
  • Have or be willing to obtain a Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety Management

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Expiration:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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