Technical Compliance Officer - Fire Safety - AR
Posted 5 days 15 hours ago by Carrington Blake Recruitment
Directorate: Enabling Services
Service Area: Property & Development - Property Services Group
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Location: Guildhall / Hybrid Working
Shropshire Council is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer - Fire Safety to support fire safety compliance and remediation works across the Council's property portfolio.
This role plays a key part in ensuring that all Council-owned and managed buildings meet statutory fire safety requirements and best practice standards. You will support the delivery of corrective works identified through fire risk assessments and contribute to maintaining a robust fire safety compliance framework across the estate.
Working within the Property Services Group, you will collaborate with surveyors, contractors and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities- Support fire safety remediation works across the Council's property portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and best practice standards.
- Review and respond to findings from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
- Organise and procure packages of remedial works to address identified defects.
- Manage contractors and monitor the quality and timely delivery of works.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
- Assist in benchmarking fire safety standards across the estate.
- Contribute to the development and monitoring of fire safety compliance frameworks.
- Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to embed a strong fire safety culture.
The duties listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve in response to service needs.
Reporting Relationships- Reports to: Team Leader - Technical Compliance
- Works closely with: Senior Building Surveyor (Fire Safety)
You will demonstrate:
- Experience in fire safety compliance within a property, estates or housing environment.
- Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing remedial works and working with contractors.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate compliance records.
- A collaborative and customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You must also be committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and promoting the Council's values and behaviours.