Fire Prevention Officer, Cork New

Fire Prevention Officer

1. month contract (renewable)

Salary €55,000 - €60,000 with annual increments

Standard Working Hours; 35 hours per week

A public-sector organisation within the Capital & Estates environment is seeking a Fire Prevention Officer to support fire safety, risk management and statutory compliance across a portfolio of buildings in the Cork & Kerry region.

The Role

You will provide professional fire safety and risk management advice, ensuring compliance with fire, health & safety legislation while supporting staff, service users and the public.

• Conduct regular fire safety inspections of buildings, escape routes and fire-fighting equipment
• Develop, review and implement fire orders, evacuation plans and emergency procedures
• Monitor contractor compliance with fire and safety standards on construction sites
• Arrange and oversee fire drills, inspections and testing of fire safety systems
• Investigate fire-related incidents and prepare reports as required
• Maintain accurate fire safety records and provide regular reports to management
• Advise on fire protection standards, building regulations and risk assessments
• Support training initiatives and promote fire safety awareness across sites

• Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering, Fire Engineering, Architecture, Health & Safety, Building Services or Building Surveying
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a comparable fire safety or fire prevention role
• Strong working knowledge of fire safety legislation and building regulations and best practice
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organisational and reporting skills

Send your CV in confidence to; [email protected]