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Project Coordinator for Fire Safety

Blackburn
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Permanent
We have a very exciting opportunity for a Project Coordinator (Fire Safety) to join our Fire Safety team here at Together Housing Group.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering vital fire safety remediation programmes across our housing stock, helping to keep our customers and communities safe. You’ll coordinate and oversee a wide range of fire safety projects including fire alarm replacements, fire door programmes, compartmentation works and actions arising from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. 

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link -

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities in the role…

Coordinate and oversee fire safety remediation programmes across the Group’s housing stock

Review and interpret Fire Risk Assessments and manage remedial actions through to completion

Prioritise and monitor fire safety works in line with risk, vulnerability and statutory requirements

Oversee contractors delivering fire safety installations, maintenance and repairs

Ensure all works are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and within budget

Prepare project schedules, risk assessments and support tender documentation

Monitor contractor performance and escalate any risks or non-compliance issues

Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance assurance across all fire safety projects

Support continuous improvement and promote best practice across fire safety services

Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and customers

We are looking for someone who has…

Experience delivering compliance or fire safety programmes on time and within budget

Experience managing contractors and working within a financial framework

Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order

Knowledge of health and safety legislation including CDM Regulations

Experience supporting or managing fire safety maintenance and remediation contracts

Strong organisational, analytical and time management skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly

Confidence using Microsoft Office packages and asset management systems

The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively

A Level 4 qualification in Building Safety, Construction or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this within 18 months

NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate and passive fire protection awareness would be advantageous

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Project Coordinator for Fire Safety role…

Starting salary of £37,977 per annum

27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays

Hybrid working - You will plan your week by allocating one day for in-office collaboration with the team at Halifax - HX1 office, while spending the remaining days working out on site or working from home. Approximately 3 days spent out and about, with 2 days working from home.

You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional evening or weekend working depending on business needs). Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart Working culture so that we deliver an excellent and accessible service for customers.

Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities

Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

To view the full range of our award winning benefits click on the

 

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay!

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 1277000000000226043

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