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NICS HPTO/SO Fire Officer 1


Company : CPL


Location : Belfast, Northern Ireland


Created : 2025-06-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Fire Officer1 CPL have partnered with Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) to recruit for Fire Officer (HPTO/SO Grade) to join their team on a temporary contract with possibility of extension.Be one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration. Pay Rate 17.94 per/hr Location Clare House, Belfast Travel Travel reimbursement at 45p per mile (access to your own vehicle is essential) Benefits 37 days holiday per annum Hours 37 hours per week Responsibilities will include: 1.Assisting line management with the provision and management of appropriate and cost-effective Fire Safety services to clients including the use of CPD information management and related line of business management systems to manage and update FSS workload, clients, properties, and related technical records.2.Completion of Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring they comply with appropriate, current standards.3.Provision of appropriate and cost-effective fire safety advice to design and construction teams undertaking public sector construction and maintenance projects.This may include NICS Departments, other client bodies, internal and external design teams, and property maintenance teams.4.Conducting, or assisting with, fire incident investigations including the preparation of reports and recommendations.5.Advising DoF and other clients on a variety of fire safety related matters which may include researching relevant legislation, advisory documents, fire reports, manufacturers literature etc.and giving reasoned opinions in relation to fire safety and related matters.6.Monitor, assess and report on the quality of contractor service delivery by various means including on-site inspections, reviewing contractual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), consultation with clients, etc.7.Maintaining branch performance and client delivery in compliance with all statutory, health and safety, policy, good practice requirements and associated guidance.Essential Criteria: 1.A Level 3 qualification in a relevant Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering, or Construction subject, or equivalent And 1b.A minimum of 4 years experience in establishing requirements for fire safety in buildings or providing specialist advice on fire safety in building or construction OR 2a.A Level 4 qualification in a relevant Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering, or Construction subject, or equivalent .And 2b.A minimum of 3 years experience in: i.establishing requirements for fire safety in buildings or ii.construction OR 3a.A Level 5 qualification in a relevant Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Engineering, or Construction subject, or equivalent .and 3b.A minimum of 2 years experience in: i.establishing requirements for fire safety in buildings or ii.providing specialist advice on fire safety in building or construction For further details please apply directly below or contact Anne-Marie Erhalim directly If successful you will be required to complete a criminal record check through Access NI, having a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude you from this process.Cpl have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, for a copy of this policy please email.Cpl is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workplace will betterour relationships and services with our clients, our candidates, our communities, and one another.Be You, Be Kind, Be Proud.Skills: Fire Precaution Safety Benefits: Flexitime Pension Expenses Mileage