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Christian Wootten

Southampton,Hampshire

Summary

Experienced Fire Safety Consultant skilled in fire risk assessments and plans inspections on a variety of different premises across multiple industries such as hospitality, retail, warehouses, offices and hotels. Advising on preventive and management control measures on risk and hazards identified. Committed to ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and guidance. Career goal includes advancing within the field of fire safety to further enhance fire safety standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainee Fire Safety Consultant

Firesafe Solutions Ltd
Southampton
05.2021 - Current
  • Review current legislation diligently; keep abreast with new amendments to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
  • Carrying out site inspection to identify risk and hazards and compile a report.
  • Review plans in line with Building Regulations (ADB) and complete a report.
  • Advise on client wide fire safety policies/procedures.
  • Advise on legal requirements, resulting in full compliance with fire safety regulations.
  • Complete detailed reports to management, highlighting potential hazards and recommendations.
  • Dealing with local authority letters and notices sent to clients and responding on their behalf.
  • Deal with client queries and calls about their risk assessments and any issues that occur
  • Risk based approach mindset in line with legislation and guidance
  • Quality assure reports in line with BAFE standards

Part-time Stock Flow Department

B&Q
11.2019 - 02.2025
  • My role involves offering advice on products, locating, sorting and replenishing stock, operating various fork-lift vehicles

Full-time Junior Fire Risk Assessor

RB Fire Risk Assessors Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019
  • My role incorporated a diverse range of duties, one of which that I really enjoyed the challenge of was travelling to and visiting a wide variety of commercial and residential buildings where I attended client meetings and carried out on-site inspections
  • Other duties included conducting Fire Risk assessments and issuing reports for the businesses visited, assisting with Fire Strategy reports, completing fire design compliant drawings using CAD, liaising with and supporting clients, offering advice where required
  • Additionally I assisted with Fire Safety training

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Construction and the built environment

Eastleigh College
Southampton
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs -

Testwood Sports College
Southampton
09.2010 - 05.2015

Oakfield Primary School
Southampton
09.2003 - 07.2010

Skills

  • Risk assessment
  • Compliance reviewing
  • Hazard identification
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork skills
  • Ability to effectively plan
  • Fire safety regulation knowledge
  • Risk mitigation

Certification

  • BAFE SP205 Validator
  • C.S. Todd Associates 4.5 day Fire Risk Assessment course (level 3)
  • Nebosh Fire Safety Certificate FC2
  • 03/01/19, BS9999-2017 Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings, RB Assessors
  • 02/01/19, Approved Document B - Fire Safety in Buildings other than dwelling houses, RB Assessors
  • 01/01/19, BS8214 Fire Door Installation Guidance, RB Assessors
  • 01/01/19, C17 Introduction to Passive Fire Protection, Fire Protection Association
  • 11/01/18, Fire Warden training, RB Assessors
  • 11/01/18, Asbestos Awareness, New Skills Academy
  • 07/01/18, BS5266-1 Emergency Lighting Design, RB Assessors
  • 05/01/18, BS5839-1 Fire Alarm Design, RB Assessors

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Trainee Fire Safety Consultant

Firesafe Solutions Ltd
05.2021 - Current

Part-time Stock Flow Department

B&Q
11.2019 - 02.2025

Full-time Junior Fire Risk Assessor

RB Fire Risk Assessors Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Construction and the built environment

Eastleigh College
09.2015 - 06.2017

GCSEs -

Testwood Sports College
09.2010 - 05.2015

Oakfield Primary School
09.2003 - 07.2010

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