Fire and Life Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in London seeks a Fire & Life Safety Advisor to implement safety programs across their EMEA portfolio. This role involves training Facility Managers, ensuring compliance with fire regulations, and proactively developing a positive safety culture. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Fire Certificate and strong interpersonal skills. The position requires regional and international travel, depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate and/or accredited courses from IFE or FIA.
• Strong knowledge of local fire code and emergency procedures.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implement Fire and Life Safety procedures across properties.
• Monitor compliance with regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct fire incident investigations for root cause analysis.

Skills

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Clear English communication

Attention to detail

Planning and organizing skills

IT proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Fire and Life Safety Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Description

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Job Description - Fire & Life Safety Advisor

Summary of the Role

The Fire and Life Safety Advisor, as part of Jones Lang LaSalle, will ensure the prompt implementation of fire safety and related programs for properties within the EMEA portfolio. Based in London, this role supports the client portfolio throughout the EMEA region. Communication to all stakeholders will be essential, requiring daily engagement to monitor and enhance fire safety processes. The role involves coordinating and advising JLL employees on fire and life safety requirements, including first aid, ensuring legal compliance, adherence to client playbooks, and identifying improvement opportunities. The FLS Advisor will be responsible for all reporting for the function.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Implement Fire and Life Safety procedures, providing oversight, guidance, training and support for Facility Managers and Engineers

• Ensure client Fire and Life Safety programs and regulatory requirements are adhered to

• Proactively monitor and maintain the Fire and Life Safety website, conducting gap analyses

• Assist Facility Managers with recruitment of Fire Wardens and First Aiders, ensuring compliance with local legal requirements

• Oversee the EMEA AED program

• Review Site Specific Safety Plans annually

• Ensure completion of Fire and Life Safety Surveys & Checklists per client requirements

• Oversee Fire and Life Safety issue reporting, logging, tracking, and resolution

• Support emergency response preparedness through development and implementation of plans, procedures, and evacuation protocols

• Assist with Emergency Drill planning and post-drill analysis

• Conduct fire incident investigations to determine root causes and identify preventive measures

• Promote campaigns and activities to develop occupant interest and establish a positive fire safety culture

• Monitor quarterly legislation updates and communicate impacts to the team

• Manage the EMEA First Aid program

• Identify fire safety risks and recommend mitigation measures

• Oversee fire protection system vendors and contractors

• Reporting into the EMEA HSSE Lead regarding performance metrics

Skills & CompetenciesRequired:

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate and/or other accredited courses from IFE or FIA

• Clear and concise English communication

• Sustained attention-to-detail

• Excellent planning & organizing skills

• IT, Microsoft Suite & Software proficient

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Leadership and influence abilities

• Ability to meet targets and deadlines

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of local fire code, regulations and emergency procedures

• Regional and International travel may be required where business necessitates

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Degree in Fire and Life Safety Engineering, Fire Science, or related field

• Professional certification such as IFE qualifications

Personal Qualities

• Flexible and passionate

• Proactive

• Friendly and personable

• Quick learner

• High energy and enthusiastic

• Reliable and thorough

• Compassionate and understanding

• Well-spoken and confident

• Independent worker

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