Fire Safety Project Officer NEW

Manchester, Lancashire
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Our client is a large property and housing organisation responsible for managing an extensive residential property portfolio across the North West. They are looking to appoint an experienced Fire Safety Project Officer to support the delivery of fire safety improvement and compliance programmes across the portfolio.

This is a home-based role with regular travel to properties and offices across the region. The position has a strong focus on fire safety projects, contractor management, statutory compliance, inspection and testing, remedial works and compliance data management.

Your new role

As Fire Safety Project Officer, you will support the effective management and delivery of fire safety work packages across a large and diverse property portfolio.Reporting to the Fire Safety Compliance Manager, you will manage projects from commissioning through to completion, ensuring works meet regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements. You will work closely with contractors, compliance teams, repairs and maintenance colleagues and other internal stakeholders to ensure fire safety risks are effectively managed and properties remain safe and compliant.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage fire safety projects and work packages across the property portfolio.
• Oversee the commissioning, testing and inspection of active fire safety systems.
• Ensure certification and associated compliance documentation is accurately recorded and validated.
• Manage and administer fire safety contracts, including monitoring progress, quality and financial performance.
• Undertake site inspections and provide quality control across fire safety works.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure issues and remedial actions are resolved appropriately.
• Maintain accurate fire safety compliance records and electronic data systems.
• Monitor delivery against agreed KPIs and assist with the production of compliance reports and management information.
• Work closely with repairs, maintenance and investment teams to reduce property and fire safety risks.
• Contribute to the development of fire safety, landlord compliance and procurement strategies.
• Ensure works comply with relevant fire safety legislation, CDM Regulations 2015 and wider Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the delivery of fire safety training and awareness to colleagues.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Previous experience managing fire safety projects, compliance works or property investment programmes.
• Strong understanding of fire safety and statutory property compliance.
• Knowledge of building construction, building standards, regulatory requirements and associated legislation.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring project performance.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and contract administration.
• Experience overseeing project expenditure and delivering value for money.
• Ability to interpret complex compliance information and use data to support decision-making.
• Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and on-site Health & Safety requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using property, housing or compliance management systems would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a building or construction-related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.

Qualifications such as the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management, IFE Fire Risk Assessment Training, MCIOB, MRICS, MICE or a relevant FM/property qualification would be advantageous.

What you’ll get in return

• 32 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, providing a total of 40 days’ paid holiday.
• Opportunity to increase annual leave through length of service or the holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%.
• Flexible and home-based working environment.
• Health cash plan, including dental, optical, physiotherapy and private GP benefits.
• Family-friendly policies and enhanced leave provisions.
• Access to training, professional development and qualifications.
• Employee discounts, cashback offers and cycle-to-work benefits.
• Opportunity to join an established property and compliance team with a strong focus on keeping customers and properties safe.

Salary: £47,850
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Home based, covering North West Portfolio

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