We are working with a provider of social housing who are looking to recruit a Fire Safety Officer on a permanent basis
The successful candidate will provide technical advice and assurance regarding the fire safety of residential and commercial property owned and managed by the Association.
Duties will include:
* Undertaking desk top reviews of proposed new build and refurbishment schemes and provide commentary and recommendations regarding design standards and specifications;
* Reviewing resident alteration requests to ensure that proposals do not enhance the risk from fire within the dwelling or the building as a whole;
* Undertaking fire safety assurance audits across the residential building stock to ensure fire safety risks are being robustly managed;
* Inspecting secondary means of escape (where access has not been attained) during the FRA to ensure they remain unobstructed;
* Supporting the Building Safety programme lead in attaining access to flats to complete flat entrance fire door inspection programme.
* Being responsible for the implementation and management of interim measures, where required following completion of an FRA/ compartmentation surveys
* Inspecting and auditing the quality of repair and planned works to buildings during and on completion of investment projects, which have included (or impacted) fire safety precautions;
* Undertaking post fire inspections and provide root cause analysis reports for submission to the business Building Safety Committee
We are looking for
* Demonstrable experience of working within a social housing organisation in a similar role;
* Ability to demonstrate detailed knowledge regarding fire safety statutory instruments, British Standards and Sector guidance;
* An understanding of The Building Safety Act and Social Housing Act
* An understanding of JCT and other contract forms
* Experience of carrying out site inspection and audits to monitor change and ensure the quality of delivery;
Coupled with the above experience you will ideally have:
* Membership of the IFE at Graduate grade or higher
* A minimum level 4 qualification in fire safety management, risk assessment or engineering (Applicants with level three qualifications who hold Associate membership or Full member status, with relevant experience in a similar role will also be considered)
* A full driving licence valid in the UK
To apply for this position, please submit your CV