Fire Safety Engineer

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to manage fire safety across operations. The role includes conducting fire risk assessments, providing technical support, and collaborating with various teams to enhance fire safety. Candidates should have a degree in Fire Engineering or a related field and experience with fire risk assessments. This position offers a range of benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20%

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Fire Engineering or related subject.
• Experience reporting on Fire Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of fire risk assessments.
• Provide technical support to design teams.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on projects.
• Conduct biweekly reviews to monitor progress.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Technical support

Collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related subject

Job description

Overview

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Apply by 01-Oct-2025

An exciting new role within our Property Function! Tesco is recruiting for a new Fire Safety Engineer. You will ensure the ongoing improvement and management of fire safety across Tesco's operations, this role is critical to enhancing our capability to manage fire safety risks, improve compliance, and provide expert support to various teams across Tesco.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Jelena Stepanovic.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years\' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reviews of all fire risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Tesco\'s fire safety standards.
• Provide technical support to design teams, including occupancy calculations, fire protection measures, and compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate fire safety into new and existing projects.
• Conduct biweekly reviews to monitor progress on identified actions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate data reporting.
• Attend site visits with the fire brigade to ensure compliance with compartmentation, passive fire protection measures, and other critical fire safety requirements.
• Act as a point of contact for fire-related issues raised by authorities and ensure appropriate follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with internal functions on fire-related issues, providing expert advice and solutions.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring all fire safety requirements are met.
• Lead the creation of a comprehensive fire safety guide tailored to Tesco\'s operations, outlining standards, processes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to align the guide with Tesco\'s fire safety goals.

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Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience level qualification in Fire Engineering or related subject
• Experience reporting on Fire Risk Assessments and providing expert advice and solutions

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At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you\'re just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we\'re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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