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Building Safety Regulator – Fire Safety Inspecting Officer
Do you have experience inspecting premises for fire safety compliance and promoting public safety? Then apply to be our Building Safety Regulator - Fire Safety Inspecting Officer today!
As our Building Safety Regulator Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, you will help protect people and make communities safer by working within a multidisciplinary team under the Building Safety Regulator, supporting Business Fire Safety services, inspecting premises for compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, setting fire safety standards in public and commercial buildings, and educating the community to raise safety awareness.
This vacancy will be based at a location to be confirmed and can be discussed at interview stage.
Some of the things you will be doing
Assess risks and legal fire safety requirements at existing or proposed premises or complexes through inspection, plan review or consultation. Provide necessary advice, guidance.
Respond to verbal or written requests for advice on behalf of the Service in accordance with Fire Services legislation.
View plan applications from Local Authority Building Control and set standards for fire safety compliance, in line with the Building Regulations.
Assess ‘Building Regs’ submissions for Gateway 2 projects involving code compliant designs (e.g. ADB, BS9991) and to identify designs that require assessment by a fire engineer.
Work in multi discipline teams with other agency staff, such as HSE Inspectors, Building Control Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Housing/Environmental Health officers and Building Safety Regulators etc.
Maintain close liaison with local authorities and other agencies having a shared interest in statutory fire safety matters.
Deliver training or community safety talks, as required, either in-house or to external bodies/community groups.
Manage time and prioritise workloads to ensure that deadlines and work objectives are consistently met.
Carry out additional responsibilities as reasonable and appropriate, as agreed with line manager.
Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety in line with the National Competency Framework for Fire Safety Regulators.
Knowledge of Building Regulations together with experience in commenting on Building Regs submissions.
Knowledge of business fire safety policies and procedures and management systems.
Greater depth of specific knowledge of passive and active fire safety systems in purpose-built blocks of flats, care homes and hospitals during design, construction and occupation.
Knowledge of fire safety statutes, codes of practice, policies and procedures and an understanding of their legal implications.
Knowledge of statutory enforcement within a legislative framework.
Working knowledge of MS office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience of working within a fire safety environment.
Experience of statutory enforcement within a legislative framework.
Ability to work in multi-disciplined teams with other agency staff, such as HSE Inspectors, Building Control Surveyors, structural engineers and Housing/ Environmental Health Officers, Building Safety Regulators etc.
Ability to assess ‘Building Regs’ submissions for Gateway 2 projects involving code compliant designs.
Able to drive with a current driving licence, or ability to arrange suitable alternative transport to travel to various work locations.
Registered or working towards registration with the Contextualised Auditors Register.
NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management or equivalent.
Knowledge of specialist areas within the Business Fire Safety function.
Experience of risk management.
Public sector experience.
Experience of preparing and delivering business fire safety training.
Experience of compiling and interpreting statistical information.
Ability to interpret legislation and translate into policies and procedures.
What you can expect in return
26 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 30 days after 5 years, and 31 days after 10 years of service
Once you have read the job description, please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, please provide examples wherever you can. The information you give will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues with the application or require a paper version please contact [email protected]. Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1464 on any communications. Thank you.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
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