Royal Borough of Greenwich- Fire Risk Assessor/ Officer
 
Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor?
Are you looking for a new and exciting role within a local authority?
 
The Royal Borough of Greenwich are looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a team responsible for the daily management of health and safety for building projects, maintenance contracts, and fire risk assessments across the borough.
 
 
You will need:
- To be a qualified fire risk assessor
- To be a member of IFE
- Experience of working as a fire risk assessor/ officer with complex social housing tenanted blocks
- To be willing to work with current team members and work with them to mentor them and share their experience
- To input on current FRA template and make improvements where necessary and work on improving processes/policies
- Ability to travel across the borough (car user allowance provided)
 
Duties:
-  Manage fire safety compliance and fire risk assessments across council housing.
-  Ensure projects follow relevant regulations, including CDM 2007 and Fire Safety legislation.
-  Oversee and inspect fire safety equipment and maintenance works.
-  Investigate fire incidents and recommend safety improvements.
-  Liaise with Fire & Rescue Services, tenants, and contractors.
-  Support and implement fire safety strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.
-  Assign any remedial works to contractors and supervise and manage internal teams of contractors (up to 50 staff).
-  Act as CDM Coordinator where required and review safety plans.
-  Attend resident meetings, site inspections, and represent the council in court if needed.
-  Contribute to emergency planning, quality management, and health & safety policies.
 
 
Rate: Negotiable
Duration: 3 month initial contract, with potential to extend
Hours: 35 p/w
Location: Birchmere Business Centre, Eastern Way, Greenwich, SE288BF
 
Job description available on request.
 
If you are interested in this Fire Risk Assessor role, please email your up-to-date CV to paige.musselwhite@carringtonwest.com or please call 02393876013.