Adecco are delighted to be partnering with a Bedfordshire based housing association the their recruitment of an interim Fire Safety Project Manager.
The temporary role will be to assist the 'competent person' in relation to fire safety under the relevant legislation and lead officer on fire safety projects, responsible for ensuring the organisation meets its statutory fire safety obligations.
To work closely with and support the Building Safety Manager and Fire Safety Officers in their roles to ensure the organisations legal obligation as a minimum requirement are met across all buildings.
To actively engage with all internal and external stakeholders to promote and raise fire safety awareness and through continuous improvements increase safety of our customers, buildings and communities through Fire Safety Projects.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Demonstrate excellent customer care skills and show an understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity, in all aspects of your work.
- To be a good communicator committed to providing good quality, clear written and verbal information to both internal and external stakeholders.
- The ability to work without guidance and prioritise own workload but also be committed to working in a positive manner and as part of a team.
- High level of attention to detail and investigative and problem-solving skills required.
- Experience of managing and delivering fire safety related projects including budget management.
Knowledge and Experience
- To be able to demonstrate extensive experience of operating independently in a legislative fire safety enforcement or fire risk assessment environment, including experience of carrying out or auditing fire risk assessments in both complex and simple housing properties.
- To have a comprehensive understanding of the legislation, codes of practice and guidance applicable to fire safety in housing.
- Experience of managing contracts in relation to fire safety projects and knowledge of one or more areas of Landlord Compliance (e.g. asbestos, electrical, gas, lifts, water hygiene,).
- An understanding of construction health and safety legislation (including CDM 2015).
Qualifications or training required (or appropriate demonstrable experience)
- A fire risk assessment qualification to a minimum of NVQ level 4, or equivalent acquired prior learning.
- Degree/diploma level education in Construction or Building Services related field. Or, demonstrable experience within this field.
- Completed the following fire safety courses at the Fire Service College (or equivalent training):
- Fire Safety Foundation Theory/Practical.
- Fire Safety Legislation & Risk Assessment Auditing.