Fire Safety Remediation Specialist

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Remediation Officer to join a specialist team delivering statutory fire protection duties across Suffolk. You will provide expert advice on high-risk buildings and lead remediation projects.

You will assess strategies, review fire engineering solutions, conduct inspections, and support enforcement where needed. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to explain complex regulatory matters clearly.
• Professional judgement with balanced advisory/enforcement approach.
• Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise demands.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Desirable: Level 4 qualification or CPD; or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Act as specialist officer for remediation projects, tall buildings and higher-risk residential premises.
• Assess remediation strategies and fire safety improvement programmes to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Review fire engineering solutions, remediation proposals, and building safety measures.
• Conduct fire safety inspections, audits, and assessments across a diverse range of premises.
• Evaluate fire risk assessments and determine the adequacy of fire safety arrangements.
• Provide specialist advice and support to housing providers, developers, businesses, building owners, responsible persons, and other stakeholders.
• Support investigations and, where necessary, contribute to enforcement activity.
• Work collaboratively with building control bodies, housing partners, emergency response teams, and other agencies.
• Deliver presentations, awareness sessions, and educational activities to promote fire safety and compliance.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Protection policies, procedures, and professional standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Regulatory understanding

Judgement

Education

Level 4 qualification or CPD

Job description

Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a Remediation Officer to join a specialist team delivering statutory fire protection duties across Suffolk. You will provide expert advice on high-risk buildings and lead remediation projects.

You will assess strategies, review fire engineering solutions, conduct inspections, and support enforcement where needed. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration are essential.