Fire Safety Manager

React Recruitment Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (

Generous pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Private Health Care

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

3rd party discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Free Parking

Employee volunteering scheme

Job summary

React Recruitment Ltd in Dover is seeking a Fire Safety Manager on a fixed-term 6‑month contract. The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri) with a salary of £42,500 per annum pro rata for the contract term.

You will lead fire safety governance, develop policies, manage Fire Risk Assessments, advise on active/passive fire protection and liaise with regulators and insurers. Essential qualifications include degree in Fire Engineering or related, ABBE/IFTC Level 4 FRAs, and UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline required.
• ABBE Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• IFTC Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act and related fire safety legislation.
• Full UK Driving Licence and on-call availability.
• Membership of GIFireE/MIFireE or working towards.
• Commitment to 25 hours CPD annually.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or related discipline

ABBE Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment

IFTC Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment

Knowledge of the Building Safety Act

Full UK Driving Licence

GIFireE/MIFireE membership

Continuing Professional Development 25 hours annually

On-call rota availability

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.

Role: Full time - 37.5hrs per week Monday - Friday

Salary: £42,500 per annum (pro rata)

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
• Free Parking - Employee volunteering scheme

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).
• ABBE Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• IFTC Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• 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 Fire Certificate.
• NEBOSH Diploma.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Passive Fire Protection and Fire Door Inspection qualifications.