Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety – AR

Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety

Directorate: Enabling Services
Service Area: Property & Development – Property Services Group
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Location: Guildhall / Hybrid Working

Shropshire Council is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety to support fire safety compliance and remediation works across the Council’s property portfolio.

This role plays a key part in ensuring that all Council-owned and managed buildings meet statutory fire safety requirements and best practice standards. You will support the delivery of corrective works identified through fire risk assessments and contribute to maintaining a robust fire safety compliance framework across the estate.

Working within the Property Services Group, you will collaborate with surveyors, contractors and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Support fire safety remediation works across the Council’s property portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and best practice standards.
• Review and respond to findings from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
• Organise and procure packages of remedial works to address identified defects.
• Manage contractors and monitor the quality and timely delivery of works.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
• Assist in benchmarking fire safety standards across the estate.
• Contribute to the development and monitoring of fire safety compliance frameworks.
• Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to embed a strong fire safety culture.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve in response to service needs.

• Reports to:
  
  Team Leader – Technical Compliance
• Works closely with:
  Senior Building Surveyor (Fire Safety)

You will demonstrate:

• Experience in fire safety compliance within a property, estates or housing environment.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing remedial works and working with contractors.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate compliance records.
• A collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You must also be committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and promoting the Council’s values and behaviours.