Our client in Newcastle is looking for an experienced Fire Safety Officer with the relevant experience and skills needed for this role.
Job Specification:
* To carry out fire risk assessments, fire safety inspections and DSEAR assessments
* To carry out investigations of any fire safety related incidents as required
* To prepare, assessments, CAD fire safety plans and reports
* To support the development and monitoring of corporate policy and strategies in relation to the Council’s internal fire safety standards and codes of practice
* To assist in designing, procuring and delivering appropriate fire safety training
* To keep up to date with developments in fire safety related legislation, technical standards and disciplines/approaches to fire safety management
* To develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with directorates and relevant external stakeholders as appropriate
Personal Specifications:
* NVQ L3 qualification as a minimum in fire risk assessment or fire safety audit
* Recent experience carrying out fire risk assessments in a range of premises in different sectors, producing reports incorporating proportionate, cost[1]effective advice, and can provide examples
* Demonstrate knowledge of fire safety regulations and relevant technical standards, to advise and support managers set standards and drive fire safety improvements and can provide examples
* Experience in conducting DSEAR assessments