Fire Safety Surveyor RBKC619170

Job Summary:

Salary range: £66,555 - £76,077 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Standard DBS Check
Closing date: 22nd November 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 16th December 2024

About Us:

Join a very dynamic, busy and competent Fire, Health and Safety Team at RBKC

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Committed to acting with openness, honesty, compassion and humility, we aim to listen and understand in a way that is respectful, encourages involvement and meets the needs of all our communities.

The Role:

Join us in this vital role where you will provide expert fire safety support and advice across the department, ensuring fire safety is inspected, managed, and maintained in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other relevant Health and Safety legislation. You will take responsibility for identifying fire-related risks across the portfolio and oversee the necessary remedial actions, including designing work packages, conducting contract evaluations, and preparing evaluation reports. Collaborating with key stakeholders such as repairs staff, consultants, designers, and clerks of works, you will ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and the council's policies. In addition, you will manage and validate Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), identify technical solutions for fire safety works, support investment teams in major schemes, and guide repair teams in minor works. You'll also provide expert technical support and training to housing staff, contribute to the
ongoing development of fire safety strategies, and work with residents and their groups to promote best practices in fire safety.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information

About You:

With in-depth knowledge of housing legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you will manage fire safety across a range of building types, ensuring compliance and overseeing fire risk assessments (FRAs). Your responsibilities will include designing fire safety works, managing contracts, auditing contractor performance, and providing technical expertise to investment and repairs teams. You will also lead fire safety training, develop fire risk management processes, and liaise with external bodies such as Building Control and the Fire Service. Additionally, you'll contribute to the development of fire safety policies, provide cost analysis and financial forecasts for projects, and ensure the Council's fire safety strategy is implemented. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential for working with a diverse range of stakeholders and managing a varied workload.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. We reserve the right to extend or close this vacancy early without warning subject to the volume of suitable applicants.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

With in-depth knowledge of housing legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you will manage fire safety across a range of building types, ensuring compliance and overseeing fire risk assessments (FRAs). Your responsibilities will include designing fire safety works, managing contracts, auditing contractor performance, and providing technical expertise to investment and repairs teams. You will also lead fire safety training, develop fire risk management processes, and liaise with external bodies such as Building Control and the Fire Service. Additionally, you'll contribute to the development of fire safety policies, provide cost analysis and financial forecasts for projects, and ensure the Council's fire safety strategy is implemented. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential for working with a diverse range of stakeholders and managing a varied workload.

Join a very dynamic, busy and competent Fire, Health and Safety Team at RBKC

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we put local people and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in partnership with them to provide quality services that are responsive, effective and efficient. Committed to acting with openness, honesty, compassion and humility, we aim to listen and understand in a way that is respectful, encourages involvement and meets the needs of all our communities.