Job Description

Fire Safety Compliance Lead

Housing

865 per day umbrella / inside

6 months +

The role:

The organisation is an ALMO providing all housing services and works for the Council's c7,500 homes, (c6,000 tenanted, c1,500 leasehold).

Of which c350 are with blocks that require a FRA and 4 are high rise blocks.

This role will lead on delivery of the following:

Work Plan

• To act as a point of contact and subject matter expert.
• Assist with the review of FRAs and the assignment of actions and works resulting.
• Ensure all works ( completed, in progress and planned) are compliant with current standards, and the regulatory requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022, the Regulatory Fire Safety Reform Act 2005. The Fire Safety (England) regulations 2021. Approved doc B.
• Assist in checking and keeping up to date build safety information and records, in line with the golden thread, and Building Safety Regulators requirements.
• Manage contractors effectively to provide efficient and effective services delivering high levels of customer satisfaction and value for money.
• Inable works, assisting with access, communications and planning.
• Audit and post inspect works.
• Support the Building Safety Manager in their day to day duties.

Qualifications and experience:

• A degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Building Safety, Occupational Safety, or a related field is preferred.
• A relevant certification such as the Fire Safety Manager (FSM) or NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification.
• Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS), Fire Safety Manager (FSM), or equivalent industry certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within the social housing sector of building and fire safety management, including experience in risk assessment, fire safety systems, and emergency response.
• In-depth knowledge of fire safety regulations,
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage contractors, and liaise with external bodies.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.