Job Title: Fire and Accessibility Officer
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Contract Type: Temporary with possibility of permanent
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £36,312 - £42,717 per year
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and maintain company policies and procedures for fire safety in collaboration with other departments.
* Manage databases on fire safety information and oversee contracts, activities, and inspection results to reduce and prevent fire risks.
* Conduct fire safety surveys, identify non-compliance issues, and develop action plans for improvement works.
* Prepare and submit annual programmes of remedial and improvement works across the property portfolio.
* Participate in the delivery of necessary fire safety works and monitor execution of specialist technical functions.
* Act as Principal Designer on projects as required by CDM regulations.
* Manage supplier/contractor performance to ensure best value in fire safety management.
* Review maintenance or construction projects affecting fire safety and provide recommendations.
* Raise awareness of fire risks across Council departments through training and educational initiatives.
* Assist in fire safety awareness training and integration of fire safety in facilities management.
Essential Skills/Qualifications:
* Qualification in fire management or fire engineering, with emphasis on fire risk assessment and Scottish Building Standards.
* Detailed knowledge of statutory compliance legislation, fire regulations, and standards.
* Experience in project management, risk identification, and budget monitoring.
* Full clean driving licence preferred.
* Strong decision-making skills with ability to prioritize and innovate.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently and under pressure, maintaining high standards of service delivery.
* Experience in property fire safety management and familiarity with CDM regulations.
* Ability to engage with various stakeholders including Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, H&SE, and others.
* Authority to make fire safety decisions in the absence of the Fire Safety Manager.
Join us in our commitment to maintaining a safe and accessible environment for all in Edinburgh city centre. Apply now!