The vacancy

Permanent

Full time (37 hours per week)

About the Role

Are you passionate about fire safety and making a real difference in communities? bpha is seeking a dedicated Fire Safety Project Manager to lead fire safety projects and ensure our buildings meet all statutory fire safety obligations. You'll work closely with our Building Safety Manager and Fire Safety Officers, engaging with stakeholders to raise fire safety awareness and drive continuous improvements for our customers, buildings, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fire safety projects, ensuring contractor performance meets defined targets.

• Oversee projects to meet cost, time, and quality expectations, with regular site inspections and contractual management.

• Support budget approval processes by preparing scopes of work and estimates.

• Ensure all works comply with statutory obligations, including CDM Regulations 2015.

• Chair contractor progress meetings and maintain clear documentation.

• Audit fire risk assessments and reviews in line with bpha policy.

• Advise on fire safety measures for new developments and existing stock.

• Liaise with contractors and regulators to ensure compliance and high standards.

• Promote fire safety among residents and deliver training to employees.

• Manage complaints and drive service improvements.

• Maintain accurate asset data and oversee its integration into management systems.

Person Requirements

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent customer care and commitment to equality and diversity.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High attention to detail, investigative and problem-solving skills.

• Experience managing and delivering fire safety projects, including budget management.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in fire safety enforcement or fire risk assessment, including audits in housing properties.

• Comprehensive understanding of fire safety legislation, codes of practice, and guidance for housing.

• Experience managing contracts related to fire safety and knowledge of landlord compliance (e.g., asbestos, electrical, gas, lifts, water hygiene).

• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015).

Qualifications:

• Fire risk assessment qualification to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent.

• Degree/diploma in Construction or Building Services, or demonstrable experience.

• Completion of relevant fire safety courses (Fire Safety Foundation Theory/Practical, Fire Safety Legislation & Risk Assessment Auditing).

Please note that bpha reserves the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised end date upon identification of a suitable candidate. So early applications are encouraged.

About us

bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.

We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes - for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.

We work together with communities - to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.

All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.

We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.

Our vision and values

To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.

Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.

We are ambitious

We are better together

We show empathy

We take responsibility

Benefits

We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren't simply little extras added on at the end, they're fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.

That's why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.

Money & Time

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing

• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments

Recognition

• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme

Lifestyle

• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

Development

• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform