Fire Safety Consultant (Zero Hour Contract)
About The Position
SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges. We use industry-leading tools and science-based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients. This role is ideal for someone aiming to progress into a more senior position in the future, offering the opportunity to eventually take the lead, shape a growing team and expand a client base across Ireland - an exciting chance to make a real impact and drive growth over time.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years current experience of conducting full and comprehensive fire risk assessments
- Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Full understanding of building regulations and the associated requirements for fire safety and knowledge of relevant guidance documents
- Understanding and knowledge of the requirements for compartmentation within construction including floors, walls, doors, fire stopping installations, penetration sealing products and techniques and fire/smoke dampers
- Detailed knowledge of British Standards relating to fire safety and installations (fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire safety signage, fire extinguishers, suppression systems etc.)
- Identify hazards and associated risks, provide guidance to remove or reduce the risks to an acceptable level and manage the remaining risks
- Produce detailed reports using SOCOTEC UK Limited templates, in required timescales to meet project KPIs and to expected standards
- Help guide clients through the necessary statutory requirements to ensure compliance and ensure we maintain our expected service levels
Responsibilities
- Conducting Fire Risk Assessments
- Performing Fire Compartmentation & Integrity Surveys
- Carrying out Fire Door Inspection
- Providing expert advice
- Reviewing plans
- Developing and auditing management procedures
- Delivering engaging fire safety training
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more)
- an electric car scheme (where applicable)
- employee recognition programmes
- family-friendly support
- exclusive retail discounts
- employee assistance programmes
- an enhanced company pension
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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