Technical Fire Compliance Specialist - Michael Page Property & Construction : Job Details

The Technical Fire Compliance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring our properties are compliant with all relevant fire safety regulations. This is a critical role within the Property Department, requiring an individual with a comprehensive understanding of fire and building safety.

Client Details

Our client is a respected organisation based in London, known for their commitment to providing safe and comfortable housing. They manage a significant portfolio of properties and have a sizeable workforce dedicated to achieving their goals.

Description

As the Technical Fire Compliance Specialist, you will:

• Ultimately support the fire safety and well being of customers and residents and the safety of the buildings they occupy
• Be part of the Development team and will deliver first class specialist and technical service to the business providing assurance of practice and standards for statutory compliance
• Work with the Senior Health and Safety manager, the Group Building Safety Team, and Development Directorate
• Provide design advice for new developments, making sure that the project conforms to all relevant statutory requirements and our Employer's Requirements for fire safety
• Be key to delivering on assurance of fire policy and process by fulfilling a proactive position on fire standards and compliance through auditing, review and external stakeholder liaison
• Be the technical expert and lead for compliance
• Be responsible for providing fire safety advice to technical teams in delivery of key risk operations
• Ensure that organisation maintains compliance against the HRRB License requirements and the statutory requirements of fire safety imposed through the Building Safety Act
• Liaise with third parties and government bodies to ensure statutory compliance with future legislation and comply with practice to be made statute or guidance from the DLUCH. Inform duty holders of the changes, requirements and monitoring needed to ensure completion
• Review all core government documents for fire safety insurance compliance and provide technical updates/bulletins as necessary to the Development Directorate
• Prepare and update appointments documents and scope of works for consultants
• Take ownership of and update the Employer's Requirements, inclusive of the Fire Safety Design Brief and project information deliverables and Master Technical Specification
• Support project teams in reviewing fire strategies on individual schemes
• Monitor and update HRRB tracker

Profile

A successful Technical Fire Compliance Specialist should have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety
• European Diploma or Equivalent in Fire Safety
• IFE Graduate Membership
• AIFireE Membership
• Experience of working in a construction, building or facilities management role and environment, preferably experience in the social housing or residential management sector
• A demonstrable understanding of fire safety, particularly application in social housing
• A solid understanding of housing construction, building pathology and how fire systems work in design construction and assets
• An understanding and experience of record keeping for compliance including the ability to maintain and update accurate data logging, numeric and photographic records in a digital environment
• A sound knowledge of the requirements of legislation, regulation, policy and best practice relating to fire safety and compliance or knowledge of limitations and when to seek professional support
• Strong interpersonal skills including influencing and developing relationships with stakeholders, duty holders, and external agencies
• Ability to undertake nationwide travel and have a full UK driving License
• Able to provide in depth reviews and reports to senior people in the business

Job Offer

For the successful Technical Fire Compliance Specialist, you will receive:

• A competitive salary
• A rewarding role in a not-for-profit organisation making a tangible difference
• Generous holiday leave
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to lead and shape the fire safety compliance strategy