Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety – AR

Job Details

Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety

Directorate: Enabling Services
Service Area: Property & Development – Property Services Group
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Temporary
Location: Guildhall / Hybrid Working

About the Role

Shropshire Council is seeking a Technical Compliance Officer – Fire Safety to support fire safety compliance and remediation works across the Council’s property portfolio.

This role plays a key part in ensuring that all Council-owned and managed buildings meet statutory fire safety requirements and best practice standards. You will support the delivery of corrective works identified through fire risk assessments and contribute to maintaining a robust fire safety compliance framework across the estate.

Working within the Property Services Group, you will collaborate with surveyors, contractors, and stakeholders to promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support fire safety remediation works across the Council’s property portfolio.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and best practice standards.
  • Review and respond to findings from Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).
  • Organise and procure packages of remedial works to address identified defects.
  • Manage contractors and monitor the quality and timely delivery of works.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements.
  • Assist in benchmarking fire safety standards across the estate.
  • Contribute to the development and monitoring of fire safety compliance frameworks.
  • Liaise with colleagues, stakeholders, and contractors to embed a strong fire safety culture.

The duties listed above are not exhaustive and may evolve in response to service needs.

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports to: Team Leader – Technical Compliance
  • Works closely with: Senior Building Surveyor (Fire Safety)

What We’re Looking For

You will demonstrate:

  • Experience in fire safety compliance within a property, estates, or housing environment.
  • Knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience managing remedial works and working with contractors.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate compliance records.
  • A collaborative and customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

You must also be committed to safeguarding vulnerable people and promoting the Council’s values and behaviours.