Buildings H&S Compliance Officer

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Shefford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Oct 2020
Closes
18 Nov 2020
Sectors
Legal
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
Buildings H&S Compliance Officer GBP16.50 per hour

We are looking to recruit a Buildings H&S Compliance Officer to work with Central Bedfordshire Council, across the county area

This role is for a 1 month temporary assignment based out of the council office is Shefford in beds. Self-employed candidates will command a higher pay rate.

Job purpose

This post is responsible for ensuring the corporate property portfolio meets all legal requirements and that Staff, Customers and Members who use the services can do so in a safe manner.
To act as the principal adviser on building compliance matters for the entire Council property portfolio.
Provide professional advice to the Head of FM and other Council Officers, carrying out safety audits, risk assessments and organising essential repairs.

Main accountabilities

Lead on or contribute to the preparation, update and publication of property related Health and Safety policies and procedures (including asbestos, fire and water management) in conjunction with the Corporate Health and Safety Manager and the Assets Management Team to ensure that the Council complies with its legal obligations.
To monitor and report on the status of compliance and risks and develop technical requirements to enable compliance. To ensure that CBC can demonstrate compliance with all statutory legal requirements for the corporate property portfolio.
Continually review and audit Health and Safety asset information available on the Council's property management systems and other relevant databases.
Commission, and where practicable carryout, and review property related risk assessments including fire, water and asbestos. Manage the Council's fire, asbestos and legionella management plans for the corporate property portfolio. Ensure the recommendations contained are actioned by the responsible person and/or organise works through contractors.
Organise asbestos refurbishments and demolition surveys, and organise and manage all asbestos removal works.
Assisting with the management and implementation of emergency procedures for all corporate buildings including ensuring adequate coverage is in place.
Ensure all contractors employed by the Council carry out their works in accordance with relevant Health and Safety legislation through implementation and management of permit to work systems and on site monitoring.
To provide expert advice, guidance and communication campaigns on all Health & Safety and building compliance matters to colleagues, councillors and members of the public - including Head-teachers/Governing bodies, and to negotiate effectively on behalf of the Council to meet its corporate objectives.
Manage own workload to a high degree of efficiency and know when to seek guidance and assistance from line manager or when specialist advice is required.
Carry out any other responsibilities that reasonably fall within the scope of the post holder and to assist with any reasonable duty at the request of the Line Manager.

Essential requirements for this role are as follows:

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

BOHS P405 Management of Asbestos or equivalent

BOHS P902 Water Hygiene Management or equivalent

In depth experience of Health and Safety legislation and working methods that need to be applied to ensure building compliance
Extensive experience of working within a compliance role impacting on statutory Health and Safety issues
Managing and procurement of risk assessments and the implementation of the actions identified.
Assessing the technical competencies of contractors and consultants

Extensive experience of working within a compliance role impacting on statutory Health and Safety issues
Managing and procurement of risk assessments and the implementation of the actions identified.
Assessing the technical competencies of contractors and consultants
Extensive risk assessment experience and a proven track record in setting up a statutory compliance system.
Experience in managing asbestos in buildings and asbestos surveying and removal procedures in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations and supporting Approved Code of Practice.
Good communication and influencing skills.
Customer service skills

You will need to have an in date enhanced DBS clearance, be a car driver

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