Senior Fire Engineer

Senior Fire Engineer | Manchester | Up to £65,000 | Hybrid Working (2-3 days on site)

Situation

A leading transport provider in the North is looking to enhance its in-house fire-safety capabilities by recruiting an experienced Fire Engineering Consultant to join their team, primarily based in the Manchester office as a Senior Fire Engineer. This key role will focus on assessing the current state of fire safety across the organisation’s portfolio of 467 station buildings, offices, and outbuildings, then developing and managing an overarching fire safety strategy.

The Opportunity

• Opportunity to make a significant difference to one of the Norths largest employers.
• Oversee a diverse and high-profile portfolio of buildings including various iconic train stations.
• Work with a high level of autonomy reporting directly to the Head of Property and taking the lead on all fire safety matters.
• This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Fire Consultant, looking for step up in responsibility, in an exciting and varied role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive fire safety strategy for the organisation’s property portfolio.
• Work with key internal and external stakeholders, including the TFM supplier, ISS, to ensure compliance with fire safety standards across all managed properties.
• Conduct and monitor Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), ensuring all findings are addressed and appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
• Lead fire safety design reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and internal fire safety policies.

Salary

• £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Free Travel on the organisation’s full network of services for you, plus your partners/spouses and dependents (eligibility criteria apply).
• 75% Discount on services from other Train Operating Companies. Also get discount on many other rail services across the UK and Europe after 1 year.
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme – The company contributes 1.5 times your pension contributions.
• Maternity & Paternity Benefits – Mums can enjoy 9 months maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks paternity leave on full pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Fire Consultant, looking for step up in responsibility, and an exciting and varied role
• Exclusive benefits - Enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support, and much more.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year (for Manager or Executive levels).

Working Practices

• Hybrid working model – 2-3 days a week at the Manchester office or on-site. The role will require extensive travel across the network.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in fire engineering, such as a Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design. (Essential)
• Significant experience in fire safety management, with a strong focus on fire risk management and fire design reviews. (Essential)
• Experience leading or supporting fire safety strategies across a varied property portfolio. (Essential)
• Chartered Fire Engineer or working towards (Desirable)

Closing Date:  Thursday 30th January 2025

Likely Job Titles: Fire Safety Engineer, Fire Engineer, Fire Risk Engineer, Fire Risk Officer, Senior Fire Risk Engineer, Fire Design Engineer

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