At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire safety projects and guide teams in sustainable development.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, a leading local authority in Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants and care-experienced individuals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community safety and sustainable housing.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in construction/fire safety with project management experience.
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.
You will lead the development and delivery of fire safety investment projects of varying scale and complexity, managing technical staff and ensuring projects align with the RIBA Plan of Work. You will support the strategic development of fire safety policies, provide expert guidance to internal teams and contractors and act as the principal advisor on fire safety for the Investment team.
With a degree/SVQ4/HND in a relevant discipline, you should have considerable knowledge and experience in a construction/fire safety field. You will have sound knowledge of Project Management, Construction, Building Standards and related legislation together with experience and an understanding of the construction industry. Along with excellent IT skills, you must have the ability to achieve solutions to design related problems.
Work pattern: 35 hours per week - Monday - Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45 (including a 55 minute unpaid break) Friday: 08:45 - 16:15 (including a 50 minute unpaid break)
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family, including 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you. We have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.
North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
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. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.
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.
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North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
