Fire Risk Assessor

Job Description

Badenoch & Clark are partnering exclusively with a local housing association to assist them in recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor on a permanent basis to work out of their offices located in the North East. Job purpose Undertake fire risk assessments within the organisations portfolio of buildings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This will mainly involve desktop reviews of relevant fire documentation (e.g., existing fire risk assessment reports; existing fire safety strategy reports; fire drawings, such as fire compartmentation drawings) as well as site visits for carrying out the fire risk assessments and fire safety audits and supporting the Health, Safety and Environment teams. Core duties & accountabilities *Ensure the organisations Compliance Statutory Obligations and regulatory undertakings are delivered with regards to Fire Safety (including all associated items) and other associated safety procedures*Carrying out regular site visits for conducting Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Related Inspections, including the identification and categorisation of building condition and defects of Active and Passive Fire Protection systems*Development of Fire Risk Assessment reports; Hazard Identification*Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in accordance with nationally recognised standards (PAS79) under our BAFE SP205 Accreditation*Attendance of internal team meetings and external team meetings with contractors*Assessment and understanding of the main British fire safety legislation and standards applied to buildings, such as; but not limited to: Approved Document B (AD B), BS9999, BS7974*Supporting on the development of Fire Safety Strategy reports for all Premises*Undertake post completion surveys following completed fire related works*Support other Compliance Delivery Team members as appropriateQualifications *Must hold a Fire Risk Assessors and Auditors qualifications which should be recognised by a professional institution, such as FPA, IFE etc. and have at least 5 years demonstrable experience in the Fire Safety Sector*A current full UK driving licence Candidate requirements *Extensive experience of carrying out Fire Risk Assessments to PAS79 standard, with an understanding of Active Fire Protection (AFP) and Passive Fire Protection (PFP) systems*Recent experience in conducting fire risk assessments and fire safety audits; and writing fire risk assessment reports, with an understanding of the concept of "As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)"*Desirable experience of carrying out other types of surveys, such as on-site inspections of installed fire doors and fire stopping in existing or new buildings*Demonstrable knowledge of the Building Regulations, Disabled Access, Fire, CDM and Health & Safety Legislation*Knowledge and experience of preparing comprehensive fire related work specifications and work designs to a high standard including an extensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) Order 2005Package & benefits *£35,000 per annum *30 +8 Annual leave *Generous Pension contribution *Flexible working scheme *Range of other employee benefits and optional schemes Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: Required skills

FRA

housing

fire

Keyskills :
FRA housing fire