Fire Safety Technical Lead – Housing Fire & Building Safety – #OR103583

Job Description

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen at the London Borough of Lambeth for a Fire Safety Technical Lead to provide strategic and operational technical leadership across the Council’s housing portfolio, including its Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). Based at 6 Brixton Hill, SW2, this role offers up to £600 per day (Ltd/Umbrella), starting 23 June 2026.

As Technical Lead you will act as independent technical authority on fire safety, fire engineering, and building safety risk — supporting the Council in its duties as Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person for HRBs. You will provide specialist assurance across fire risk assessment actions, design compliance, contractor performance, fire protection systems, and incident investigation.

Key responsibilities include reviewing fire strategies, drawings, and specifications against Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 5839, and BS 5266; undertaking risk-based FRA action verification; leading fire incident investigations and MOR escalation; providing technical input to Building Safety Cases and BSR submissions; and managing and developing direct reports.

Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of construction types, compartmentation, external wall systems, and fire protection systems. Experience of compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022 is essential. A Level 4 Fire Safety qualification is required; membership of IFE, IFSM, IOSH, or CIOB (or working towards) is expected.

If you have the technical depth and leadership experience to provide independent fire safety assurance at scale across a major London housing portfolio, apply now.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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