The Role
Post: Building Design Consultation Hub (BDCH) Technician
Salary: £40,657.00 per annum
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £40,657.00 - £46,550.00 per annum (This role may also attract a market rate supplement of 10% for qualifying candidates)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: This post is based at LFB HQ, 169 Union Street, with some flexibility to work from home / remotely, subject to agreement and needs of the service
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 at 16:00 GMT
Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.
We are recruiting for a variety of roles within a new team looking to influence the safety of the built environment within London for the better.
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join a team focussed on promoting improvement in the fire safety design of the built environment within London. The Building Design and Consultation Hub (BDCH) forms part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings and the built environment.
The BDCH will primarily be responsible for responding to Building Regulation Consultation requests, planning submissions and building design review on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR); 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 to ensure sufficient fire safety provisions are provided, thereby making London a safer place.
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.
Successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised individuals with excellent communication skills who have a fire safety background/qualification and/or demonstrable knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the role.
Further information regarding the main duties, responsibilities and what qualifications should be held are detailed in the job descriptions attached below or please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access and the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Please also indicate if you would ideally like to be offered a part-time or alternative working pattern.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment and Interview.
Assessment for this role is due to take place in late January / early February 2023.
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
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £18 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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