Fire and Building Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire and Building Safety Advisor to enhance fire risk and building safety management systems. This permanent role involves conducting fire risk assessments, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 4 certificate in a fire-related discipline and demonstrate experience in high-rise residential assessments. Join a reputable organization in Sunderland and make a significant impact on community safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire risk assessments in housing or property management.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments in accordance with regulations.
• Support the Fire and Building Safety Manager in safety management.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Safety Legislation Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Report Writing

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety

Membership of a Professional Body

Job description

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Fire and Building Safety Advisor, Sunderland

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Client:

Sellick Partnership

Location:

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Fire and Building Safety Advisor

Permanent

Sunderland

Sellick partnership are currently assisting in the recruitment of a Fire and Building Safety Advisor to join a local and reputable social housing organisation based in Sunderland on a permanent basis.

The Fire and building safety advisor will work to support the Fire and Building Safety Manager in the implementation and improvement of fire risk and building safety management systems within the organisation.

Duties of the Fire and Building Safety Advisor:

• Carry out fire risk assessments across the organisations property portfolio in alignment with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and complete associated reports
• Quality review fire risk assessments completed by colleagues in accordance with the BAFE SP205 certification system
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain a digital twin, safety case and safety case report for each relevant property
• Support Fire and Building Safety Manager and Head of Fire and Building Safety to submit a Building Assessment Certificate application for each relevant property to the Building Safety Regulator when required
• Support the investigation of any major incidents in relevant properties that need to be reported to the Building Safety Regulator as a defined Mandatory Occurrence

Requirements of the Fire and Building Safety Advisor:

• Possess a UK driver’s license
• Demonstratable experience completing fire risk assessments, particularly in the housing or property management sector and undertaking fire risk assessments in high-rise residential buildings
• Level 4 (minimum) certificate in a fire or building safety related discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers, at a minimum of Member level.
• Knowledge of relevant fire and building safety legislation and guidelines

If you are interested in the Fire and Building Safety Advisor role and would like to discuss further, please contact Nyari Breslin at Sellick partnership Derby or click ‘apply now’ and I will contact you.