Fire Safety Business Partner

Shirley Parsons; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Fire Safety Business Partner in North West London. This permanent role requires a dedicated fire safety expert with a strong understanding of UK fire legislation and experience in high-risk sectors. The ideal candidate will conduct fire risk assessments and contribute to safety strategies within a major transport organisation. Competitive compensation and opportunities for influence are available.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments.
• Ideally experienced in complex unionised environments.
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex fire risk assessments across high-risk premises.
• Provide expert advice on fire legislation and chemical safety.
• Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety.
• Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy.
• Contribute to the development of a forward-looking SHEQ strategy.

Skills

Workplace fire safety expertise

Fire risk assessments

Knowledge of UK fire legislation

Ability to influence and negotiate

Hydrogen safety

Independent working

Education

Fire Safety Management qualification - level 4 or above

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HSEQ | Senior Careers Consultant | Services

Fire Safety Business Partner

North west London

Permanent

Are you a fire safety expert ready to shape the future of safety in a large, complex, and evolving transport organisation?

We’re seeking a Fire Safety Business Partner to join a newly established SHEQ function within a major UK transport operator. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic safety direction across a high-risk, unionised environment — including hydrogen and electric vehicle technologies.

About the Business

This organisation operates a large fleet across multiple depots in London and beyond, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Backed by a global parent company, it is undergoing significant transformation, with a renewed focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability.

The Role

As the Fire Safety Business Partner, you’ll be the subject matter expert for all fire-related safety matters across a diverse estate. You’ll work closely with the SHEQ leadership team to:

• Conduct complex fire risk assessments across shared-use and high-risk premises.
• Provide expert advice on fire legislation, chemical safety, and workplace fire risks.
• Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety.
• Represent the business in internal and external safety forums.
• Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dedicated fire safety professional. You might be an ex-firefighter or someone with a deep background in fire risk management across high-risk sectors like transport, construction, or large estates.

• Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of UK fire legislation.
• Ideally experienced working in unionised, operationally complex environments.
• Fire Safety Management related qualification - level 4 or above
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cultural change.
• Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028606

Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | [e-mail] | 07725258687

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Industries
• Fire Protection and Public Safety