Fire Safety Consultant - Compliance and Business Development
Fire Safety Consultant - Compliance and Business Development Hays | Engineering Melbourne VIC Other (Engineering) Full time $150000.0 - $200000.0 p.a.
Fire Safety Consultant - Compliance and Business Development
Your new company
My client is a multinational leading provider of essential services compliance solutions, dedicated to ensuring the safety, reliability, and maintenance of building essential services. They work with multi-site property owners and managers to deliver top-notch compliance programs and services.
I am seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Victorian Essential Services Consultant to join their team. This role involves business development, client relationship management, and delivering high-quality, timely services. The consultant will play a key role in supporting compliance programs (ACP) and providing expert guidance on essential service compliance to both employees and clients.
Your new role
- Support compliance programs using the proprietary Essential Services Certification Program (ESCPro) and other specialised software tools.
- Coordinate compliance efforts, working closely with colleagues, external contractors, and clients to achieve annual certification and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct initial site surveys, confirm existing essential safety measures, and prepare Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules.
- Conduct inspections of Essential Services, prepare site inspection reports, and follow up on contractors' reporting.
- Coordinate and/or conduct System Interface Testing, including after-hours testing as required.
- Assist clients with queries and requests, ensuring compliance excellence.
- Be a client-facing company representative to maintain relationships and develop new business.
- Assist in targeting potential new clients such as Building Owners, Building Operations Managers, and Facility Managers.
What you'll need to succeed
- Relevant experience in essential services compliance or a related field.
- Develop a detailed understanding of legislative requirements for essential services maintenance in Victoria and other Australian states.
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements and standards. Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia and relevant maintenance codes and standards (AS 1851 - 2012, AS2293.2-2019).
- Understand design and installation performance standards for essential services.
- Read and understand Fire Engineering Reports, Cause & Effect Matrices, Annual Compliance Surveys, and smoke hazard management test results.
- Maintain a professional demeanour when interacting with clients and contractors.
- Work independently and under direction as required.
- Possess good interpersonal skills and maintain the integrity and reputation of the company.
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity for professional growth in a leading national company. Scope to grow the team in line with the business.
- Work with a diverse portfolio of national multi-site property owners and managers.
- Contribute to ensuring compliance excellence across various properties.
- This is a fully remote opportunity - work from anywhere in Victoria. No micromanaging, work your own hours to get the job done.
- Very well paid + home office set up + car.
- Join my client and be a part of a team dedicated to compliance excellence and safety in building essential services!
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