Fire Safety Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fire Safety Team Leader to spearhead their compartmentation and fire door inspection services. This pivotal role involves leading a skilled team while ensuring compliance with UK fire safety regulations. You will engage with clients, oversee inspections, and contribute to business development strategies. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a car allowance and opportunities for continuous development. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering excellence in fire safety solutions.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Employee Recognition Schemes

Family Friendly Support

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced Company Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fire compartmentation and passive fire protection.
• Proficient in UK fire safety regulations and compartmentation principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of fire door inspectors.
• Supervise compartmentation surveys and inspections.
• Serve as the primary contact for key clients.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Expertise in Fire Safety

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Fire Safety Engineering

Professional Certification in Fire Safety

Tools

Fire Safety Regulations (BS 9999, BS 476)

Compliance Documentation Tools

Job description

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Fire Safety Team Leader (Compartmentation/Fire door Specialist) - SOCOTEC. Competitive Salary + Car Allowance. Field Based.

To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Building and Real Estate Division. SOCOTEC’s Fire Engineering and Fire Safety teams provide an award-winning, flexible, and forward-thinking approach, as well as a high level of technical capability, providing our clients with cost-effective and practical solutions for the full range of fire safety problems.

The focus of this new exciting role is to support the Technical & Operations Director and our ambitious growth plans within SOCOTEC UK Fire Safety Practice. The Compartmentation Team Leader will play a key role and will have responsibility to grow the business and lead a team in the inspection & assessment of fire compartment lines and Fire Doors providing assurance to our clients in compliance with current legislation and standards across various building projects.

This is a pivotal position that requires both technical expertise in passive fire protection and fire door surveying with strong leadership skills to drive the team’s operational efficiency and adherence to the highest standards of fire safety. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, tasks you will be required to undertake as part of your role include (but are not limited to):

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compartmentation and fire door inspectors, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development and improvement
• Manage resource allocation, ensuring that projects are staffed effectively to meet client requirements and project timelines
• Oversee training and professional development for team members, ensuring skills and qualifications remain current

Technical Expertise and Project Oversight:

• Supervise compartmentation surveys, inspections, and risk assessments across various types of buildings, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high standards of quality
• Provide technical guidance on compartmentation strategies, fire-stopping solutions, and relevant building regulations, including BS 9999 and Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Lead complex or high-stakes assessments, directly interfacing with clients and stakeholders as needed
• Review and approve detailed reports and recommendations prepared by team members, ensuring they meet SOCOTEC’s quality standards and client expectation in line with the scope of works

Compliance and Quality Control:

• Ensure team practices align with all relevant fire safety legislation, building regulations, and internal quality standards
• Manage the documentation and tracking of compartmentation inspections, findings, and rectifications, maintaining robust audit trails for compliance purposes
• Liaise with Quality Assurance teams to conduct regular audits, ensuring the reliability and integrity of SOCOTEC’s compartmentation and fire door inspection service

Client Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients, addressing inquiries, providing updates, and ensuring a high level of satisfaction
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored compartmentation strategies that align with their fire safety objectives and risk profiles
• Lead client presentations, report debriefs, and discussions on recommended actions or compliance improvements

Business Development and Strategy:

• Support the Fire Safety Practice Director in identifying new business opportunities and developing proposals for prospective clients
• Keep abreast of industry trends, changes in fire safety regulations, and emerging technologies in compartmentation and fire-stopping
• Contribute to the development of SOCOTEC’s compartmentation services, including potential new service offerings, improved methodologies, and technology integration

Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate that you can:

• Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, Building Surveying, or a related field; professional certification in fire safety or passive fire protection (e.g., IFE, ASFP)
• Minimum of 5 years in fire compartmentation, passive fire protection, or a related area, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
• In-depth understanding of UK fire safety regulations, compartmentation principles, and passive fire protection methods; proficiency with industry standards such as BS 9999, BS 476, and EN 1366
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate a technical team, with strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in client-facing roles and the ability to present complex information clearly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail in evaluating compartmentation risks and assessing compliance requirements
• Member of relevant professional bodies, such as the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), or equivalent

SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection, and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you’ll be part of an 1,800+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.