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Manager - Fire & Safety
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Fire & Safety Manager
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Fire & Safety Manager in a luxury residential property is to protect lives, assets, and reputation by blending technical fire safety expertise with hospitality-driven resident care. They ensure compliance, maintain readiness for emergencies, and discreetly uphold safety standards that match the property’s luxury brand.
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About the Role:
- Fire Safety & Risk Management
- Conduct regular fire risk assessments and safety audits.
- Identify hazards and implement preventive measures to minimize risks.
- Ensure discreet integration of safety systems without compromising the luxury experience.
- Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure adherence to local fire codes, building regulations, and statutory safety requirements.
- Maintain certifications, permits, and documentation for inspections and audits.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Develop and implement evacuation plans tailored to the property layout.
- Organize fire drills and emergency training for staff and residents.
- Lead emergency response during incidents and coordinate with external agencies (fire department, civil defense)
- Infrastructure & Equipment Management
- Oversee installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire alarms, sprinklers, extinguishers, hydrants, and emergency exits.
- Ensure all fire safety equipment is functional, accessible, and regularly serviced.
- Resident & Staff Engagement
- Educate residents on fire safety practices and emergency procedures.
- Train staff and service teams to respond effectively to fire or safety incidents.
- Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Investigate fire or safety incidents and prepare detailed reports.
- Recommend corrective actions and monitor implementation.
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Degree/Diploma in Fire & Safety Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field.
- Certification in fire safety.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in fire and safety management, preferably in luxury properties or hospitality.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety systems, building codes, and emergency response protocols.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
- Ability to balance technical safety requirements with discreet, resident-focused service delivery.Focus on creating curated resident experiences, similar to luxury hotel guest experiences.
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Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
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