Fire Advisor

Fire Risk Assessor - Glasgow - Salary Up to 55K DOE 

CBW have a great new opportunity for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor for a fire protection company in the Glasgow area.    This company have a strong portfolio of blue chip companies ranging from : Military bases, NHS, Education and private commercial landlords.  

As a Fire Risk Assessor, you would be primarily responsible for the following:

• Carrying out inspections to a range of property types covering a wide range of sectors including care homes, hospitals, schools, hotels etc under the Fire
  (Scotland) Act 2005
• Carry out site surveys, check fire strategies and plans as appropriate.
• Identify fire hazards and risks and propose measures to reduce risks and improve fire safety.
• Prepare and issue fire risk assessments and reports on fire safety related issues.
• Assist in the management of fire safety information by ensuring all daily activities are accurately recorded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the current Health and Safety legislation and its application to property management.
• Provide clear, pragmatic and accurate fire safety advice to our clients and assist with the development and implementation of their fire safety
  arrangements.
• Proactivity, staying abreast with current fire legislation, maintaining your CPD, attention to detail, and maintaining and consistently delivering a high standard of work are also crucial elements for this role.
• Liaising with residents and clients whilst on-site.
• To attend and participate in both internal and external training courses as required.

• A recognised qualification in the Fire Safety Sector or Health and Safety e.g.
  
  IOSH, NEBOSH 
• Knowledge of current fire safety legislation including Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Fire safety and Fire safety Principles, including: Fire Prevention Passive Fire Protection (including performance requirements) Active Fire Protection, Fire Behaviour, Human behaviour in the event of fire Means of Escape.
• Experience of carrying out fire safety inspections or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant suites of guidance and reference material produced by government departments, industry and standards making bodies e.g.
  
  Building Standards Technical Handbooks, British Standards etc. 
• Organised and with ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Use IT effectively in collation, analysis and presentation of information including Word and Outlook.
• Able to use own initiative.