Chief Compliance Officer

Boston Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Building Services Testing Officer to ensure compliance and safety of fire safety systems and building equipment. You will conduct testing, record outcomes, and report any issues. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of fire safety measures, technical building services expertise, and experience with fire alarms. Benefits include a competitive salary that increases post-probation, flexible holidays, and health cash plans.

Benefits

Salary increase after probation

High street discount schemes

Health cash plans

26 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Flexible bank holidays

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire safety measures and active fire safety systems is essential.
• Technical understanding of building services and electrical systems is important.
• Experience in servicing and maintaining fire safety systems required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing and inspection of fire safety systems and equipment.
• Record testing outcomes in asset management system.
• Report faults or safety issues discovered during inspections.

Skills

Fire safety measures knowledge

Technical knowledge of building services

Health & Safety understanding

Hands-on fire alarm experience

Driving skills for van

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Building Services Testing Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be the go-to person for testing, inspecting, and maintaining PA Housing's fire safety systems and building services equipment, ensuring homes and buildings are safe, compliant and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular testing, servicing and inspection of fire safety systems and building services equipment (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting, AOVs, extinguishers, lifts and more)
• Record outcomes on our asset management system (Keystone) using mobile devices
• Report faults, malfunctions or safety issues found during inspections
• Raise urgent orders and repairs where required
• Work with the wider Building Services team to improve consistency and share best practice

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong knowledge of fire safety measures and active fire safety systems
• Good technical knowledge of building services equipment, electrical systems and maintenance
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in building services
• Hands‑on experience with servicing and maintaining fire alarms, detection systems and emergency equipment
• Full valid driving licence and comfortable driving a van around London
• DBS check required

Desirable Qualifications

• ICEL Advanced maintenance & operation in emergency lighting
• ICEL Emergency lighting foundation & design
• FIA Unit 1 Fire detection & design
• FIA Unit 5 Fire alarm maintenance
• Servicing & maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
• FIA Unit 4 Installation & testing of fire alarms
• FIA Electrical competency
• NICEIC Safe isolation workshop
• NICEIC Electrical accessory replacement

Benefits

• Salary: £30,951, increasing to £32,266 upon successful completion of probation
• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days annual leave (29 after three years, with option to buy more)
• Flexible bank holidays
• Car leasing scheme

Location

Primarily onsite, covering South East London with some South West and Croydon. Comfortable with van driving around London.

EEO Statement

PA Housing welcomes and encourages applications from all sections of the population. This role requires standard/enhanced DBS check.