About This Role
To develop our fire safety offer, we are looking for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our fire safety team. The principal focus of the role is to provide demonstrable technical competence when carrying out and producing fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, fire door audits, and when validating fire risk assessments in accordance with the BAFE SP205 certification scheme. Working collaboratively with our Head of Fire Safety, Operations Managers, and the fire safety team, you will support the delivery of fire safety programmes for our clients.
About You
We are ideally looking for individuals with a proven track record in fire safety, but we will also consider recently certified Fire Risk Assessors who are keen to further themselves professionally. We have an established development plan in place to support you, which will include undertaking recognised professional qualification and ongoing support and validations.
Role Responsibilities
* Fire Risk Assessments – carry out fire risk assessments to a variety of building types and residential properties across several sectors (Housing, NHS, Education and Commercial). Ensure we deliver ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessments with a high degree of quality and consistency.
* Fire Risk Assessment Reports – provide fire risk assessment reports (using our internal platform) detailing risks, significant findings, timed remedial actions and other non-timed recommendations in a timely manner, no later than five days after the site visit.
* Fire Safety Action Plans – provide a fire safety action plan detailing risks, significant findings, timed remedial actions and other non-timed actions.
* Validation of Fire Risk Assessments – validate fire risk assessment reports in accordance with the BAFE SP205 scheme, to challenge and scrutinise findings and ensure the quality of fellow fire risk assessors’ work.
* Compartmentation Surveys – depending on knowledge, skills and experience, you may be required to deliver compartmentation surveys. Relevant training and development will be provided to enable this.
* Fire Door Audits – carry out fire door audits to a variety of building types and residential properties across several sectors. Ensure we deliver ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire door audits in accordance with requirements, with a high degree of quality and consistency. Relevant training and development will be provided if required to enable this.
* Health, Safety and Well-being – contribute to embedding a strong health, safety and well-being culture, by operating safely on site, within the parameters of the risk assessment for a fire risk assessor, and by reporting issues of concern early.
* Key Account Management and Client Relationships - foster positive, productive and long-lasting relationships with clients and support the Fire Safety Manager and Operations Manager with mobilisation and pilot phases of new projects as required.
* Consultancy Projects – assist the Consultancy Team and other Senior Managers in providing fire safety advice and technical support on fire safety consultancy projects.
* Personal Competence and Development – take an active role in managing your own development by completing relevant phases of the development plan. Pennington Choices will support funding of this development, subject to a training agreement.
Essential
Role requirements, skills and/or experience
* Level 3 / Level 4 qualification in a fire related subject
* NEBOSH / IOSH qualification or similar
* Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel
* Excellent time management skills
* Energetic towards teamwork, collaboration and company growth
* Conscientious towards health and safety of colleagues, customers and others
* Accountable for high volume projects and services
* Ability to manage financial budgets and forecasts
* Experienced in developing and implementing BAFE SP205 accredited quality management procedures
Desirable
Nice-to-have qualifications and experience
* BSc / BEng / MSc / MEng in a fire safety / compliance / surveying related subject
* Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment Diploma
* CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention
* Professional Accreditation e.g., MIFSM, GIFireE/AIFireE/MIFireE
* Fire Risk Assessor Register – NAFRAR, IFE Life Safety Register, FRACS etc.
* 2 years experience providing fire safety services to residential property owners and managers
* Excellent Project Management skills
Personal Specification – Required Competencies
Collaboration and teamwork
* Effective communication skills
* Participate in group projects
* Confident in sharing ideas, asking questions, and taking on tasks
* Keen on developing interpersonal and communication skills
Communication
* Refining skills through interactions with colleagues, superiors, and customers. Feedback from these interactions is crucial for growth
Time management and organisation
* Use time management skills to manage multiple projects and responsibilities
Leadership
* Start to refine your skills and expand your responsibilities
* Professional development in leadership including education, workshops, self-directed learning and feedback from colleagues
Adaptability
* Develop specific skills that contribute to adaptability
Conflict resolution
* Communicate effectively to prevent misunderstandings that can lead to conflict
* Active listening, empathy, and clear, respectful expression during conflict
Benefits
Pennington Choices has been recognised by Best Companies as a very good employer since 2018. We offer a stimulating environment where our people are given tools to shape their careers, with supportive line management and opportunities for growth. We provide training, variety and support to help you grow.
We Also Provide Colleagues With
* Competitive salary and transparent salary bands
* Commitment to super flexible and remote hybrid working where applicable
* 37.5-hour working week
* 26 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
* Additional leave for length of service up to 31 days each year
* Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or sell surplus leave
* Enhanced employer pension contributions of 4% when you contribute 6%
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Regular Learning and Development opportunities
* Regular company social events including an annual summer BBQ
* Cycle to work scheme, offering savings of at least 32% on a new bike
* Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme, saving 30-60% on an electric car (subject to eligibility)
* Access to an online platform providing employee discounts on hundreds of high street brands
* Access to private healthcare, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellness programmes including annual flu jab
* Paid sick leave allowance each year
* Free eye tests and contribution towards new glasses/frames
* Referral programme offering up to £2,000
* Option for personal use of company vehicle (subject to eligibility)
* Access to paid volunteering days in support of local charities/initiatives
* Length of service reward
* Welcome goodie bag
About Us
Pennington Choices is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and recruits, hires, trains, and promotes persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. Pennington Choices provides property surveying and consultancy services to organisations nationwide. We have experience working with more than 800 public and private sector organisations across social housing, NHS, education, and rail since 2000. Our head office is in Cheshire with offices in Bromley, Kent and Sheffield. We are committed to supporting our people and promoting work-life balance. This role is based in Warrington, with potential for hybrid working as applicable.
Ready to start your next chapter? If this sounds like the job for you, complete the job application and attach your CV for consideration. Apply to become a Fire Risk Assessor here. Our team will be reviewing all applications over the next couple of weeks. If you have not heard from us within 14 days it means we will not be progressing your application on this occasion.
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