Bricklayer Job Specification
Fire Door Threshold / Floor Void Works
Location: Bristol – occupied residential block of flats
Start Date: 28 September
Scope of Works
A qualified and experienced bricklayer is required to undertake remedial blockwork and associated works at an existing fire door threshold.
Works include:
- Carefully remove the existing liftable floor plate at the fire door threshold.
- Prepare the existing opening to receive a new concrete lintel.
- Supply and install an approximately 850mm x 350mm concrete lintel, suitably bedded onto the existing blockwork wall.
- Provide suitable additional support to the lintel as required.
- Complete blockwork infill to the existing void, up to the underside of the concrete lintel.
- Work carefully around the existing cables and services within the void.
- Assist with associated fire-stopping around existing service penetrations.
- Make good surrounding areas and leave the work area clean and ready for the subsequent fire door installation.
Existing Services
- The void contains a significant volume of existing cables and services.
- Careful working around all existing services is essential.
- Services may remain live during the works.
- Existing cables and services must be protected from damage.
- Any required temporary isolation will be coordinated prior to the works.
Occupied Building
- The building will remain occupied by residents during the works.
- Work must be undertaken with minimal disruption to residents.
- Appropriate dust and noise control measures are required.
- Communal areas and resident access routes must be protected.
- The work area must be safely segregated and kept clean and tidy.
- Access and escape routes must remain clear at all times.
Fire Safety
All blockwork and associated works must maintain the required fire-resisting construction.
Fire-stopping around service penetrations must be completed using suitable tested and approved systems and installed in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
The bricklayer must have:
- Valid CSCS card appropriate to the role.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Brickwork/Masonry.
- Proven experience in brickwork and blockwork.
- Experience with lintel installation and remedial masonry works.
- Experience working within occupied residential buildings.
- Ability to work safely around existing live services.
- Good understanding of fire-rated construction.
- Ability to work safely, cleanly and with minimal disruption.