Interim FRA Programme Manager

Goodman Masson is currently working with a public sector organisation in London to recruit for an Interim FRA Programme Manager

Rate: £550 – £650 a day INSIDE IR35 Umbrella

A London Borough is seeking an experienced FRA Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a complex Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programme across its residential housing portfolio.

This is a critical role responsible for ensuring statutory compliance, reducing fire safety risks, and driving the successful delivery of remedial works identified through Fire Risk Assessments across a diverse housing stock, including high-rise and higher-risk residential buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the council’s FRA and fire safety works programme.
• Oversee delivery of fire safety remedial actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 , Building Safety Act 2022 , and associated legislation.
• Manage contractors, consultants and specialist fire safety providers.
• Monitor programme budgets, risks, performance and delivery milestones.
• Prioritise high-risk actions and ensure timely completion of statutory safety works.
• Provide assurance reports to senior leadership, corporate management teams and elected members.
• Work collaboratively with Building Safety, Compliance, Housing and Asset Management teams.
• Support resident engagement on fire safety matters and programme delivery.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale FRA programmes within a local authority, ALMO or housing association environment.
• Strong understanding of social housing compliance and fire safety legislation.
• Experience managing fire safety remediation projects across occupied residential buildings.
• Knowledge of compartmentation, fire doors, passive fire protection and building safety requirements.
• Experience managing contractors through NEC or JCT contracts.
• Ability to interpret FRA findings and translate recommendations into deliverable work programmes.

Desirable

• Membership of IFSM, IFE, CABE, RICS or CIOB.
• Fire safety, construction or building surveying qualification.
• Experience working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and Building Safety Regulator compliance requirements.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile fire safety programme.
• Significant stakeholder exposure across Housing and Corporate Leadership teams.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive day rate.
• Immediate start available.

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