About the Role
The Fire Safety Compliance Officer will play a critical role within the Fire and Building Safety Team, supporting the delivery of fire safety compliance across Mears Group's housing portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Fire and Building Safety, the post-holder will be responsible for reviewing Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) outputs, ensuring remedial actions are compliant, and coordinating delivery with internal stakeholders and subcontractors. This role ensures technical compliance, regulatory adherence, and operational excellence, while supporting the growth of Mears' fire safety services in the housing sector.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with branches, surveyors, and contractors to maintain high-quality fire safety compliance across Mears' stock, supporting internal and external clients.
Role Criteria:
1. FRA Review and Compliance : Review completed Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) to ensure accuracy, compliance with relevant legislation, and alignment with Mears' fire safety standards. Identify any gaps or discrepancies and work with internal stakeholders to address issues promptly
2. Remedial Action Oversight : Track and monitor remedial actions arising from FRAs, ensuring timely completion and compliance with fire safety regulations. Collaborate with surveyors, subcontractors, and operational teams to prioritise and resolve issues
3. Quality Assurance: Assess the quality and compliance of FRA outputs delivered by internal surveyors and external subcontractors, ensuring adherence to Mears' standards and regulatory requirements.
4. Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinate remedial works and actions with internal stakeholders, including branch teams, operational managers, and subcontractors. Act as the key point of contact for fire safety compliance queries
5. Data Management and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of FRA outputs, remedial actions, and compliance status. Produce detailed reports for the Head of Fire and Building Safety, identifying risks, trends, and areas for improvement
6. Stakeholder Support: Support Mears branches and operational teams by providing expert advice and guidance on fire safety compliance and best practices
7. Regulatory Adherence : Ensure all activities align with current fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and relevant Building Safety Act requirements
8. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fire safety compliance processes, promote best practices, and contribute to the growth and efficiency of the fire safety service
9. Audits and Inspections: Assist in auditing fire safety compliance, inspecting properties as required, and providing recommendations to improve fire safety measures
10. Training and Awareness : Support internal teams and subcontractors with fire safety awareness, providing advice and guidance on achieving compliance across the housing stock
Key Criteria
11. Experience in the above duties
12. NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent fire safety qualification
13. Demonstrated expertise in fire safety legislation and risk assessment
14. Proven experience in reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and tracking remedial actions
15. Experience liaising with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver fire safety compliance
16. Experience in housing or property management environments
17. Strong understanding of fire safety regulations, including RRFSO 2005 and related standards
18. Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate FRA reports
19. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
20. Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
21. Full Valid UK driving license
22. Good Standard of general education, or equivalent, including English and Maths
Benefits
23. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
24. Leading pension scheme
25. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
26. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
27. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
28. Family friendly policies
If you would like to discuss your application further in confidence, please contact Laura Crosby at
Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
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