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Fire Surveyor

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 28 - 30 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

To undertake and carry out all types of Fire risk Assessments and fire Safety and carry out DDA surveys. Manage post fire Risk Assessment construction works from tender production to execution and completion of works on site.

Client Details

This local authority manages public services for over 220,000 residents across five townships in Greater Manchester and is dedicated to improving the lives of those living in the borough. 

Description

To complete fire risk assessments to comply with legislative requirements and to record details on the Council's asset database.
Ensure close working relationship with the Access Audit Building surveyor is formed
To monitor, regularly review and update fire risk assessments.
To liaise with appropriate managers and ensure that any necessary corrective action or remedial works arising from fire risk assessments are completed within agreed timescales.
To develop and co-ordinate a prioritised programme of work for fire risk assessments and assist with the production of a phased programme for any resultant remedial work/action.
To provide professional advice on fire safety matters and on compliance with Fire Safety legislation to a range of managers across the broad spectrum of Council activities.
To carry out fire safety audits of any Council occupied premises.
To undertake surveys and produce outline building layout sketches where required.
To provide fire safety advice on new buildings or alterations to existing ones in terms of fire resisting structures and safe means of escape.
To give advice on the use of fire fighting equipment, fire evacuation procedures and the provision of fire systems such as alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting etc.
To inspect and check disabled access/evaluation procedures, as required.
To liaise with Building Managers, Building Control, the Fire Service and licensing authorities as required.
To liaise with other Council officers, eg Insurance and Risk Management to assist in minimising losses from fire and improve property protection.
To keep abreast of all current and proposed fire related legislation including best practice and advise managers.
To plan, prepare and deliver training for Building Managers and Fire Wardens on fire awareness, the day-to-day management of fire safety in premises and any other relevant activities, as required.
To assist with the production of Tender documents and liaise with any consultants employed to undertake fire risk assessments and monitor their performance.
To assist with the maintenance and management of the Council's Asset Management databases and contributory systems. 
To ensure FRA data collection systems and records are used and maintained accurately and efficiently.
To enter, manipulate, validate and maintain the integrity of FRA data on the database.
To provide data/information and detailed reports of inspections, assessments and of work required, for compliance with Current Fire Safety legislation, to the Line Manager, Building Managers and the Council's Asset Management Group as requested.Profile

Fire qualifications (relevant)
Expereince of working within a local council 
HNC Desirable Job Offer

Good Hourly Rate
Possible extension
Immediate Start
Hybrid working

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