2-3 month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 2-3 month contract position with a local authority, focusing on managing the day-to-day health and safety requirements for building projects, maintenance contracts, and fire risk assessments across the Borough. The role involves overseeing and allocating work to Property Services Officers, Supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors. It is crucial to ensure that building maintenance and construction works meet the required standards of cost, compliance, and quality, while effectively managing fire safety, adhering to CDM Regulations, and implementing the Council’s Fire Strategy.

Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth knowledge of fire safety, fire prevention, asbestos management, and construction safety across all Council housing stock and related infrastructure.
Interpret and apply fire safety legislation, including the Fire Safety Order 2005, Firecode, and Building Regulations.
Develop, implement, and support the Council’s Fire Safety Policy and Fire Strategy.
Complete, monitor, and update fire risk assessments and ensure findings are applied in practice.
Provide fire safety advice to internal stakeholders and ensure compliance with legislation.
Liaise with Fire & Rescue Services and ensure corrective actions are completed following enforcement or inspection.
Conduct inspections of fire safety risks, investigate fire incidents, and produce reports to management.
Maintain fire incident records, identify trends, and recommend preventative actions.
Monitor firefighting equipment, alarms, hydrants, vents, dampers, and other fire safety assets.

Requirements

Strong experience in managing fire safety, health and safety, and building compliance within housing or construction environments.
Experience conducting fire risk assessments, safety audits, and investigations.
Experience preparing and operating CDM safety plans; ability to act as CDM Coordinator.
Relevant professional qualification in fire safety, health & safety, construction, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Qualified fire risk assessor.
Membership in the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
Training/qualifications related to CDM Regulations are highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence (required).

Additional Information

Interim Fire Risk Officer