Risk & Compliance Surveyor – Asbestos (Band 5)

Sutton Housing Partnership; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure properties comply with fire, asbestos, and safety regulations. You will be responsible for inspecting properties, preparing remedial works, and advising colleagues on compliance matters. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the social housing sector and relevant safety regulations. This role offers a salary of £28.06 per hour and requires an immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Uphold SHP's Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations.
• Inspect properties for fire, asbestos and other relevant risks.
• Prepare reports and prioritize remedial actions following inspections.
• Prepare schedules of remedial works and supervise service providers.
• Conduct cyclical auditing to ensure compliance.
• Provide advice on building compliance, fire precautions, and evacuation.

Skills

Understanding of the social housing sector

Knowledge of fire, asbestos and safety regulations

Understanding of building construction

Understanding of risk assessment processes

Diagnosis of common defects

Familiar with fire safety and building engineering

Education

UKATA Asbestos Awareness course P405

Management of Asbestos in Buildings

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

Scaffold Inspection qualification

Advanced managing working at height training

Job description

Job Category: Housing

Location: Sutton Gate, Sutton Housing Partnership

Hours Per Week: 38.00

Start Date: Immediate start

Start Time: 09 : 00

End Time: 17 : 00

Salary: £28.06

Purpose: Working together to deliver homes and communities where residents feel happy and secure.

Values: High Performing, One Team, Make it Happen and Excellent Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold SHPs Values, Behaviours & Leadership expectations at all times (see overleaf)
• Inspect and survey properties for fire, asbestos and other relevant risks to comply with the Fire Safety Regulations, Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order, Control of Asbestos Regulations, building regulations and associated legislation
• Prepare reports and prioritise remedial actions following inspections
• Prepare schedules of remedial works and supervise service providers in undertaking them
• Update databases and risk registers
• Conduct cyclical auditing to ensure premises are compliant. Liaise with the local housing manager and estate manager relating to any non‑compliance by residents or hazards on estates so that appropriate actions can be taken
• Check service providers operating for SHP for Health & Safety compliance and safe working practices
• Provide advice to residents, managers and colleagues relating to building compliance, including fire precautions and evacuation procedures

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Understanding of the social housing sector and the importance of managing risks
• Knowledge and experience to ensure properties comply with fire, asbestos and other safety regulations
• Understanding of building construction
• Understanding of risk assessment processes, risk mitigation and its application
• Diagnosis of common defects relating to fire and other compliance matters
• Familiar with fire safety and building engineering, active and passive systems
• Managing service providers in similar work
• Willingness to develop knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and its relevance to the work that SHP manages

Qualifications

• The following or equivalent: UKATA Asbestos Awareness course P405, Management of Asbestos in Buildings, NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, Scaffold Inspection qualification, Advanced managing working at height training course