Fire Safety Manager - 1455

React Recruitment Ltd; Dover; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (

Contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus scheme

Private Health Care and Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

3rd party discounts, Cycle to work

Benefits and reward platform

Job summary

Dover-based client is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to lead the Fire Safety Management System, govern compliance, and drive continual improvement across the estate. The role focuses on risk assessments, policies, audits, and liaison with regulators and insurers.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a related discipline, possess advanced fire safety knowledge, and be prepared for on-call duties. A UK driving licence and CPD commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Degree (or higher qualification) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Surveying, Building Control, Engineering or related discipline.
• Advanced competence in fire safety (EQF Level 5 / RQF Level 4 or above).
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and related fire safety legislation.
• Membership of GIFireE/MIFireE or working towards membership.
• Commitment to at least 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development annually.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.
• Ability to access heights and vessels within harbour environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Fire Safety Management System and governance framework.
• Developing fire safety policies, standards and procedures.
• Managing and assuring statutory Fire Risk Assessments across the estate.
• Undertaking and validating complex Fire Risk Assessments.
• Providing technical advice on active and passive fire protection measures.
• Supporting Engineering, Estates, Capital Projects and Building Compliance teams.
• Reviewing designs, refurbishments and construction projects for fire safety compliance.
• Leading fire safety audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Developing and testing emergency plans, evacuation strategies and fire drills.
• Managing contractor fire safety arrangements and hot work controls.
• Liaising with Kent Fire & Rescue Service, insurers and regulators.
• Producing executive-level reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Conducting fire safety training needs analysis and supporting stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

CPD commitment

On-call readiness

Difficult environment access

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering/Fire Safety Eng or related discipline

EQF Level 5 / RQF Level 4+

NEBOSH Diploma (Desirable)

Job description

Our client based in Dover is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to join their team - This position will be a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care and Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits and reward platform

Fire Safety Manager - The Role

As Fire Safety Manager/Engineer, you will act for all fire safety matters, driving compliance, governance and continual improvement.

Fire Safety Manager - Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Fire Safety Management System and governance framework.
• Developing fire safety policies, standards and procedures.
• Managing and assuring statutory Fire Risk Assessments across the estate.
• Undertaking and validating complex and higher-risk Fire Risk Assessments.
• Providing technical advice on active and passive fire protection measures.
• Supporting Engineering, Estates, Capital Projects and Building Compliance teams.
• Reviewing designs, refurbishments and construction projects to ensure fire safety compliance.
• Leading fire safety audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Developing and testing emergency plans, evacuation strategies and fire drills.
• Managing contractor fire safety arrangements and hot work controls.
• Liaising with Kent Fire & Rescue Service, insurers and regulators.
• Producing executive-level reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Conducting fire safety training needs analysis and supporting key stakeholder engagement activities.

Fire Safety Manager Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or higher qualification) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Surveying, Building Control, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced competence in fire safety (EQF Level 5 / RQF Level 4 or above).
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related fire safety legislation.
• Competence in Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Membership of GIFireE/MIFireE or actively working towards membership.
• Commitment to maintaining at least 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development annually.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.
• The ability to access heights and vessels within a harbour environment.

Fire Safety Manager Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma.
• Passive Fire Protection and Fire Door Inspection qualifications.