Construction Fire Safety Manager

Role Overview

North Lanarkshire Council, as one of Scotland’s largest local authorities, is delivering exciting and ambitious programmes for its existing housing stock and surrounding areas. Working with a variety of partners, the Housing Investment Team has a key role in guiding this regeneration towards sustainable development. We have created a new opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary design/project management team as a Construction Fire Safety Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of fire safety investment projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Manage technical staff and ensure projects align with the RIBA Plan of Work.
• Support the strategic development of fire safety policies.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams and contractors.
• Act as the principal advisor on fire safety for the Investment team.

Qualifications

• Degree, SVQ4, or HND in a relevant discipline.
• Considerable knowledge and experience in a construction/fire safety field.
• Sound knowledge of Project Management, Construction, Building Standards and related legislation.
• Experience and understanding of the construction industry.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to solve design‑related problems.

Working Pattern

• Monday – Thursday: 08:45 – 16:45
• Friday: 08:45 – 16:15

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellbeing supports, financial and family benefits, 27 days annual leave, and six public holidays. Further benefits information can be found on the council website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

North Lanarkshire Council is a Disability Confident Leader and offers guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants, as well as service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, and to those who have experienced care. We are committed to #KeepingThePromise and supporting Care‑Experienced People.

Application Support

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in formats such as Large Print, Braille, and Audio by contacting 01698 403151. Easy Read documents are available to assist the selection process.

Application Instructions

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.

Visa Sponsorship

North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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