The Role
Post: Building Design Consultations Hub (BDCH) Technician
Grade: FRS D
Salary range: £42,283 - £48,412 per annum (an additional Market Rates supplement may be applied depending on qualifications held)
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
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time (although part time / job share arrangements may also be considered)
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 03 January 2025
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).
Your chance to make a difference to the built environment in London.
An exciting 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 Consultation Hub (BDCH) forms part of the Fire Engineering Group and consults with key stakeholders on the design of buildings throughout the capital.
BDCH are primarily responsible for responding to Building Regulation consultation requests, planning submissions and assessing designs on behalf of the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) as part of the Gateway 2 process; 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 about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access 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
To apply, please complete the online application, upload an up-to-date copy of your CV, and provide copies of any certificates for qualifications relevant to your application. Additionally, address the following selection criteria, clearly outlining your relevant experience, skills, and knowledge needed to successfully perform in this role.
1. Ideally the post holder will hold a minimum Level 4 certificate or diploma in fire safety but other relevant qualifications may be considered as part of the initial application process.
2. 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.
3. Communication Skills: Well-developed interpersonal skills in order to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally, working as part of a team ensuring high levels of customer care.
4. Organisation: Experience of organising, planning and prioritising your workload to meet deadlines and targets to ensure that both routine and unexpected tasks are completed in detail and promptly.
Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.
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 for this role is due to take in late January 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• 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 Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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