Construction Fire Safety Officer (35 HPW), The Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness - HGH18176

Job Description

Post Title: Construction Fire Safety Officer
Location: The Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £34,034 - £38,056
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Sharon Barrie Tel: 07717 355899

Job Purpose: To support the Council Services in all aspects of the delivery of a high quality and professional service to ensure compliance with current fire safety legislation, standards and promote a positive fire safety culture throughout the organisation. Prepare, in conjunction with project teams, construction fire risk assessments in relation to design proposals and plans for works. To support project teams in preparing interim Fire Risk Control Plans where construction works are planned to take place in occupied properties. Liaise with Maintenance Officers to monitor progress of remedial works (identified via Property Condition Surveys) and fire system servicing arrangements to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.

Requirements

1. SVQ level 3/HNC/HND qualification in a relevant Fire Safety/Health and Safety subject or equivalent or be able to provide evidence of experience and qualifications of equivalent status.
2. Extensive knowledge of best practice and legislation in relation to fire safety management within a large public/commercial building portfolio.
3. Demonstrable record of delivering an effective fire safety service within a large organisation.
4. Experience of completing/reviewing property fire surveys and provision of comprehensive, accurate, costed reports for fire safety improvement works in public buildings.
5. Ability to read and understand Building Services/Construction drawings.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Tel: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.