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