Building Design Consultation Hub - London, United Kingdom - London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Your chance to make a difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead a team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London.

The Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) is part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.

BDCH is primarily be responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, Planning submissions and work supporting the Building Safety Regulator; reviewing plans, technical drawings and fire strategies etc.

Assessing and commenting on the suitability of the proposed designs in relation to current guidance documents/codes of practise and pertinent legislation to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.

We are recruiting for team leader who, in collaboration with the incumbent team leader, will manage a diverse team of BDCH Technicians, Advisors and Administrative staff, all with the drive to influence the built environment within London for the better.

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your time in this role.

The Regulations governing the fire safety aspects of buildings are evolving and you will need to ensure that you keep up-to-date with developments to maintain expected competence levels.

Eligibility:

Upload a copy of your up-to-date CV including relevant experience, qualifications, skills and qualities you have to successfully perform this role.

A covering letter detailing how your skill set meets all those required to be considered for this opportunity, covering the three specific areas below:

Fire Safety:

Qualifications, knowledge and experience to consider and technically review fire safety design proposals for all premises types to assess their risks and the adequacy of their fire safety arrangements, as well as an understanding of current fire safety legislation and associated guidance and regulations.

Experience in developing and working with established quality assurance systems, i.e. monitoring of work completed by others to ensure consistency and quality of standards are maintained. Providing associated reporting, feedback etc.

Organisation:

Experience of organising, planning and prioritising a team's workload to meet deadlines and targets to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.

Assessment Overview:

Stage 1

Application form, CV and cover letter (sift).

Stage 2

Formal Assessment and Interview

Assessment for this role is due to take place late January 2024.

Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note:

Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service).

You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information:

Benefits of working for LFB

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
Flexible working including job share
Welfare Scheme
Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
Season ticket loans
Equality Support Groups
Contributory Pension Scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to access affordable accommodation