Fire Risk Officer

Our client is a large local government organisation and are looking for an experienced Fire Risk Officer to join their team on a permanent basis

Successful candidates will:

Have a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent), experience in carrying out fire risk inspections and producing reports, as well as substantial knowledge and the ability to work in a role involving fire risk assessment and fire safety within a housing environment.

Candidates will be expected to:

1 Ensure that regular inspections are carried out on all Group dwellings and buildings

with common areas, undertaking fire risk assessments according to BS9792 and PAS 79.

2 Audit and review of 3rd party fire risk assessments undertaken by contractors.

3 Periodically review the fire risk assessments and maintain a database of assessments for

examination by and distribution to all interested parties.

4 Assist with fire specifications as and when required for works in conjunction with all

relevant colleagues.

5 With the Fire Safety Manager, to act as a contact with the groups Primary Fire Authority

Partner

6 Ensure that the priority matrix timescales are adhered to by issuing programmes of fire

safety work to the planned delivery teams and in accordance with allotted budgets.

7 Ensure that all relevant fire safety information is accessible for the Group’s common areas, schemes and HMOs.