Fire Safety Manager (Engineering)

InterContinental Hotels Group; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Fire Safety Manager (Engineering) to enhance fire risk management practices. This role involves leading safety initiatives and supporting the implementation of fire safety strategies across the EMEAA region. Candidates should have a degree in Fire Safety or equivalent, along with experience in designing safety programmes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success. This position is based in Windsor, UK, within a supportive safety and security team.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in designing and implementing fire safety programmes.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to present technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire safety initiatives across the EMEAA region.
• Embed fire safety decision-making during hotel lifecycle.
• Create training programmes to enhance team knowledge.
• Develop processes to monitor performance and manage risk.
• Provide expertise during incident investigations.
• Support due diligence on acquisitions related to fire safety.

Skills

Fire safety programme design

Risk management

Communication skills

Pragmatic problem solving

Education

Degree-level qualification in Fire Safety or related

Job description

Hotel: Corp Windsor, Windsor One, Arthur Road, IHG Hotels & Resorts, SL4 1RS

Fire Safety Manager (Engineering) - Your expertise. Our hotels. A safer future together.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Fire Safety Manager (Engineering). This role will help to shape and strengthen IHG’s approach to fire risk management and join our new Safety & Security team based in Windsor, UK.

As part of our Global Safety & Security team, within the wider Business Reputation & Responsibility (BRR) function, you’ll partner closely with our EMEAA Safety & Security Directors, Development and Hotel Operations teams.

In a supportive environment, working alongside our Global Director for Brand Safety Standards, you will partner with colleagues across the globe to influence the global fire strategy and support the implementation of risk‑based fire safety controls to ensure consistent delivery of fire safety that protects our guests, colleagues and properties across diverse markets.

What you’ll do:

• Hands‑on leadership of fire safety for BRR across the EMEAA region, ensuring alignment with internal IHG frameworks.
• Act as a business partner to embed practical, consistent fire safety decision‑making across the hotel lifecycle – from new builds to refurbishments and conversions.
• Drive capability building by creating training programmes, tools and resources that strengthen knowledge and accountability across hotel teams.
• Develop assurance and compliance processes to monitor performance, verify standards and proactively manage risk.
• Provide expertise during incident investigations, ensuring robust responses and learning for continuous improvement.
• Support due diligence on acquisitions and emerging risk reviews, embedding fire safety in business decisions.

What you’ll bring:

• Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing and implementing fire safety programmes.
• Understanding of risk management, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Confident communicator with good presentation skills, able to translate technical information into clear actions.
• Pragmatic thinker, able to identify practical engineering solutions and support wider projects with a fire safety focus.
• Experience working in a multi‑region role and a property‑related sector is desirable but not essential.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now.

Closing date for applications Tuesday 6th January 2026

We provide an inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other category protected by applicable laws.