2-3 Month Contract with a local Authority

Job Purpose

• To be responsible to the Team Manager and for the day to day management of the health and safety of building projects, maintenance contracts and fire risk assessments across the Borough. The allocation of work to Property Services Officers/Supervisors or external contractors/sub-contractors. To be responsible for established standards of work, cost, allocated building maintenance, building construction or related works within the team.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• To possess in-depth knowledge regarding the interpretation and application of the provisions of legislation in Fire Safety Policy, The Fire Safety Order 2005 (RRO), Building Regulations Approved Document B : Firecode and other official guidance and legislation in respect of fire safety.
  
• Assist the Planned Works Team Manager in the development, dissemination and implementation of the Council's Fire Safety Policy. To work with operational managers to ensure that fire safety is managed in line with the Directorates policy.
  
• Prepare and monitor fire risk assessments of premises as required by the fire safety legislation and ensure the dissemination and practical application of fire risk assessments.
  
• Provide fire safety advice on the interpretation and implementation of the Firecode and other legislation to all Stakeholders.
  
• Liaise with Fire and Rescue Services and undertake the corrective actions required as a result of enforcing action by the Fire and Rescue Services.
  
• Undertake regular maintenance and post inspections of fire safety risks on the Council's Fire Risk Register.
  
• Undertake investigations of fire incidents, producing appropriate reports to the Team Manager and Senior Management. Maintain comprehensive records of all fire incidents and investigations ensuring that trends are identified and that advice is given to the appropriate parties for remedial action to reduce incidents.
  
• Assist in the maintenance of the strategy for reducing fires within the Directorate and liaise with local fire authority as part of the overall Fire Safety Strategy.
  

Essential Experience Required.

• Broad knowledge of Fire risk management and safety.
  

Essential qualifications Required

• IFE certified
  
• Qualified fire risk assessor
  

Additional information to note

• ​This role is 35 working hours per week.
  

The role closes on 20/07/25