Fire Risk Assessor

My client currently has a need for an interim Fire Risk Assessor to join their Building Safety team. You will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.

Client Details

My client is one of the largest housing providers in Yorkshire who own and manage over 15,000 properties across the region.

Description

The Building Safety team are responsible for managing compliance responsibilities consisting of fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.

The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:

• Undertaking of fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Produce and maintain reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs
• Coordinate, communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery
• Raise awareness of fire risks and promote fire safety measures

Profile

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment.
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer
• Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)
• Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

Job Offer

• Competitive day rate
• Initial 3 month interim role that allows for it to be extended
• Agile working