Fire and Building Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Fire and Building Safety Advisor to enhance fire safety management systems within a reputable social housing organization. In this pivotal role, you will conduct fire risk assessments, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and collaborate with various stakeholders to uphold safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community safety while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you have a passion for fire safety and a commitment to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire risk assessments, especially in housing sector.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments across properties.
• Quality review assessments and support incident investigations.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Knowledge of Fire Legislation

Stakeholder Engagement

Incident Investigation

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety

Membership of Professional Body

Job description

Job Description

Fire and Building Safety Advisor

Location: Sunderland

Type: Permanent

Sellick Partnership is 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:

1. Carry out fire risk assessments across the organisation's property portfolio in alignment with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and complete associated reports.
2. Quality review fire risk assessments completed by colleagues in accordance with the BAFE SP205 certification system.
3. Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and maintain a digital twin, safety case, and safety case report for each relevant property.
4. Support the 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.
5. Support the investigation of any major incidents in relevant properties that need to be reported to the Building Safety Regulator as defined Mandatory Occurrence Requirements.

Requirements of the Fire and Building Safety Advisor:

1. Possess a UK driver's license.
2. Demonstrable experience completing fire risk assessments, particularly in the housing or property management sector, and undertaking fire risk assessments in high-rise residential buildings.
3. Level 4 (minimum) certificate in a fire or building safety related discipline.
4. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers, at a minimum of Member level.
5. 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. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.

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