Fire Safety Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Norwich; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Property Management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Coordinator. This pivotal role requires maintaining safety compliance, supporting the Fire Safety Manager, and engaging with various stakeholders. If you're knowledgeable in building safety legislation and have a solid background in fire safety management, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Healthcare cashback plan and remote GP services

Sponsorship for studies and qualifications

Pension scheme and Life assurance

Discounts through Our Place Rewards

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in Fire, M&E, Construction, FM, or Property Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building Safety Act and related legislation.
• Building or structural surveying experience is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for fire and building safety matters.
• Manage fire safety enquiries and maintain up-to-date legislative knowledge.
• Conduct assessments for Building Safety Case reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Organizational skills

Decision making

Risk identification

Education

Nebosh fire certificate or pursuing Fire Diploma

Nebosh Certificate in Occupational H&S Tech

IOSH or higher, membership of IFE

Job description

Job Description

One of the UK's largest Property Management companies, Residential Management Group, has an opportunity for an experienced Fire Safety Coordinator, reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, providing direct support to the Fire Safety Manager. The Fire Safety Coordinator will be the first point of contact for all fire safety and building safety enquiries, responsible for initiating responses from competent personnel. The role is predominantly home-based but requires flexibility to travel to North or South sites (including Scotland and London) at short notice.

Responsibilities include:

1. Being the first point of contact for fire and building safety matters, providing advice where competent.
2. Managing fire safety enquiries and involving the FSM on complex issues.
3. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation and assisting with employee training.
4. Maintaining a library of fire safety and technical information.
5. Attending fire and health & safety committee meetings and providing data for reports.
6. Providing advice following enforcement notices and managing these on the central system.
7. Supporting Building Safety Case reports through assessments of HRBs from fire and structural perspectives.
8. Assisting with audits by FRS.

Requirements:

• Post-qualification experience in Fire, M&E, Construction, FM, or Property Management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Building Safety Act, regulations, and guidance, including Approved Document B, Housing Act, RRFSO, and H&S legislation.
• Nebosh fire certificate or working towards Fire Diploma.
• Nebosh Certificate in Occupational H&S Tech.
• IOSH or higher, membership of IFE.
• Commercial acumen and organizational skills.
• Analytical skills for research and summaries.
• Ability to make independent and collaborative decisions.
• Ability to identify and report emerging risks.
• Building or structural surveying experience is highly beneficial.

What RMG offers:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with potential for additional days and volunteer days.
• Free Healthcare cashback plan and remote GP services.
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications.
• Pension scheme and Life assurance (4x salary).
• Access to discounts and offers through Our Place Rewards.

Next steps:

If you meet the criteria, apply via our careers site. For support, contact [e-mail]. We operate a PSL and do not accept cold calls. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; we follow robust policies and conduct pre-employment checks, including DBS where applicable.