3 jobs found in Ashford

Hill & Hill Recruitment are seeking a Fire Officer with strong Building Safety knowledge to work with one of our Local Authority clients based in London. Key Responsibilities * You will play a key role in supporting the Council’s fire safety and building safety functions, carrying out inspections, assessments and providing accurate technical advice relating to fire safety within residential properties and communal areas. * The role will involve undertaking fire safety inspections, building assessments and site visits, identifying fire safety defects, risks and breaches and providing clear recommendations for remedial works. * You will assess buildings with particular consideration to compartmentation, fire doors, fire stopping, means of escape, protected routes and fire-resisting construction, ensuring identified risks are appropriately addressed. * You will use your knowledge of CP3 principles, building construction and fire safety to assess existing buildings,...

The role sits within the Building Safety Team and works in close collaboration with internal enforcement officers to support the delivery of the Private Sector Building Safety Programme. The programme is designed to identify high and medium rise private residential buildings in Southwark which may have unsafe cladding or other fire safety defects. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), the Building Safety Programme supports building owners in taking immediate steps to safeguard residents and in making informed decisions regarding interim measures and remedial works. The post holder is responsible for collecting and reviewing external wall systems (EWS) data, specifically focussing on those with combustible cladding. The aim is to ensure that risks of unsafe cladding and any other identified fire safety deficiencies are evaluated and addressed appropriately. Key Responsibilities: Undertake initial desktop review of...

Interim Fire Safety Manager Required A local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Fire Safety Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of its fire safety compliance programme across its housing portfolio. This is a critical role for a fire safety professional with a strong background in housing compliance, fire risk management and contractor oversight. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory and regulatory obligations are met while providing expert advice and assurance to senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the organisation's fire safety compliance programme. * Review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and ensure all actions are tracked and completed. * Oversee fire safety contractors and remedial works programmes to ensure quality and compliance. * Conduct site inspections and verify completed fire safety works. * Monitor compliance performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required. * Produce assurance...