Building Safety Officer

Company: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Position

Building Safety Officer

Location

4040 Lakeside, Birmingham

Hours

37 hours per week, 12 month FTC

Salary

£46,877

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct PCFRAs and RPEEPs, ensuring plans are implemented, reviewed, and maintained.
  • Identify evacuation risks, escape routes, and necessary adjustments to support resident safety.
  • Liaise with residents, carers, contractors, Fire & Rescue Services, and internal teams to ensure effective communication and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate safety records, registers, and Site Information Boxes in line with legal and NFCC requirements.
  • Carry out inspections of buildings, communal areas, and contractor works, identifying defects and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
  • Produce technical reports and provide practical solutions on fire safety, building safety, and maintenance issues.

Qualifications and Experience

HNC/HND in a building-related subject with relevant experience in a similar role; or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant subject with significant relevant experience.

Practical experience and sound technical knowledge of fire safety regulations, including fire door inspections and remediation works linked to Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs). Knowledge of the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025. Experience managing construction or maintenance installations with contractors and stakeholders.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Other Requirements

Full UK driving licence, ability to travel as required.

This post is subject to a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).

Benefits

  • Option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
  • Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
  • Generous Pension Scheme
  • The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
  • Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.

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Posted: June 18th, 2026