Fire Safety Consultant

DRLC Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in fire safety consulting is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Consultant to join their growing team. This role focuses on providing expert consultancy services within the UK healthcare sector, ensuring compliance with national fire safety regulations. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive audits, develop fire strategies, and engage with various stakeholders, including NHS management and construction specialists. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative approach, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare fire safety across the UK. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing safety standards in healthcare facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Fire Safety Consultancy or similar role.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety regulations and guidance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of healthcare providers' Fire Safety systems.
• Provide audit reports and risk-based action plans for improvement.

Skills

Fire Safety Consultancy

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Education

Registered with Institution of Fire Safety Managers

Member of Institution of Fire Engineers

Experience with NHS Management

Job description

DRLC, Authorising Engineers, are seeking to employ a highly skilled Fire Safety Consultant with experience of working within the UK Healthcare sector. Applicants will have a thorough understanding of UK Fire Safety Regulations together with a working knowledge of Health Technical Memorandum 05 – “Managing healthcare fire safety” - series of guidance documents.

The person will be a member of the South Team – currently comprising of one person with the intention to grow the team in 2025 which covers the south of England. There is another Fire Safety Team – the North Team – covering the north of England.

Excellent communication skills and an ability to interpret large quantities of information are required, together with a willingness to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The successful applicant will work as a member of DRLC's current Fire Safety Consultant team, providing client services primarily in the south of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive audits of health care providers Fire Safety management systems against national guidance and criteria.
• Provide comprehensive audit reports on Fire Safety together with risk-based action plans for improvement.
• Provide an initial point of contact for clients with Fire Safety queries.
• In collaboration with a Health Trust’s Fire Safety Team, work with Project Managers together with construction specialists to integrate Fire Safety into building designs.
• Develop or review the suitability of Fire Strategy documents.
• Develop or review the suitability of complex Fire Risk Assessments.
• Evaluate current Fire Safety interventions and recommend improvements where necessary.
• When required, act as a Trust's representative in liaison with Fire and Rescue Services and other enforcing bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years providing Fire Safety Consultancy or equivalent role.
• A demonstrable knowledge of Fire Safety regulations and guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and an ability to interpret complex plans/designs.
• Ability to manage several projects at once and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel.
• Able to engage with all levels of NHS Management.
• Experience of developing reports for Board Level discussion.
• Local authority or other institution Fire Safety experience.
• Registered with The Institution of Fire Safety Managers, Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) or the IFE Fire Risk Assessors Register.
• Member of Institution of Fire Engineers, National Association of Healthcare Fire Officers.

Hiring Organization

DRLC Ltd, registered in England, 54 Harrison Road, Sheffield, S6 4NA

Employment Type

Employed

Job Location

Remote work from: UK