Fire Safety Technical Lead

3-month contract position with a local authority Summary This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority, focused on providing strategic and operational technical leadership in fire safety, fire engineering, and building safety risks across the Councils housing portfolio. The role is crucial in supporting the Council's responsibilities as the Accountable Person and Principal Accountable Person for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). It involves delivering specialist advice, independent assurance, and oversight on fire safety compliance, design, refurbishment works, fire protection systems, contractor performance, and incident investigation. Responsibilities Provide expert leadership and independent professional challenge on fire safety, design compliance, and building safety risks. Offer assurance to senior leadership on emerging risks, compliance issues, and operational performance. Support the development of fire safety strategies and technical standards across the housing portf...