Fire Safety Project Manager

Job title:

Fire Safety Project Manager

Company

bpha

Job description

The vacancyPermanent – Hybrid WorkingFull time – 37 hours per weekPrevious applicants for this recently advertised role should not applyWe are looking for a Fire Safety Project Manager to assist bpha’s “competent person” in relation to fire safety under the relevant legislation and lead officer on fire safety projects, responsible for ensuring we meet the statutory fire safety obligations.You will work closely with and support the Building Safety Manager and Fire Safety Officers in their roles and ensure that legal obligations are met across all buildings. You will actively engage with all internal and external stakeholders, promoting and raising fire safety awareness.What you will be doing:

• Ensure that Fire Safety projects and work programmes are well planned, and performance targets are known before the start of each project
• Ensure all Fire Safety projects are undertaken to accordance with bpha’s cost, time, quality expectations and seek to ensure performance which consistently meets bpha’s requirements
• Work with other members of the business and external supply chain partners, to ensure scopes of work and estimates are available to be submitted in support of the bpha budget approval process
• Ensure all works are undertaken to accord with bpha statutory obligations including, but not limited to, the CDM Regulations 2015.
• Carry out and audit fire risk assessments and reviews in line with bpha fire safety policy & strategy
• Make recommendations on the fire safety protective and preventative measures required, benchmarked against housing industry and legal standards
• Provide fire safety advice and guidance to managers, employees, contractors and partner agencies in accordance with current fire legislation and service policy
• Promote fire safety amongst residents and propose measures to minimise risks and improve fire safety within bpha stock

We would love to meet someone with:

• Demonstrative experience in a fire safety environment
• Experience of managing contracts
• An understanding of health and safety in construction (including CDM 2015)
• A Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• Degree/diploma level education in Construction or Building Services related field or demonstrable experience within this field
• A comprehensive understanding of the legislation, codes of practice and guidance applicable to fire safety in housing
• Experience of managing contracts in relation to fire safety projects and knowledge of one or more areas of Landlord Compliance

Amongst what we offer you is:

• A competitive salary
• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays (Rising with services to 33 days plus bank hols)
• A generous contributory pension scheme
• Private health care
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discount scheme

Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.Closing date: 21st March 2025Interview Date: To be confirmedWe reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.About usbpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing.We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership.We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities.All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services.We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff.Our vision and valuesTo build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together.We are ambitiousWe are better togetherWe show empathyWe take responsibilityBenefitsWe believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard.That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day.Money & Time

• Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Competitive pay
• Life assurance cover

Health & Wellbeing

• Private healthcare
• Mental Health First Aid
• Counselling service
• Eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jabs
• Wellbeing activities and events
• Free fruit and refreshments

Recognition

• Long service award
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Discretionary reward scheme

Lifestyle

• Annual volunteering day
• Social events, clubs and activities
• Breakout areas
• Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters

Development

• Opportunities for professional training and qualifications
• Workshops and training sessions for new skills
• A fresh and modern eLearning platform

Expected salary

£53000 per year

Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 05:28:42 GMT

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