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.