Lead Fire Safety Engineer — Strategy, Compliance & Risk

SUEZ; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SUEZ in Manchester is seeking a seasoned Fire Safety Specialist to lead fire strategy implementation across energy-from-waste and related plants.

You will review designs, advise on legislation, train staff, and collaborate with process engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvement.

The role requires expert knowledge of building regulations, NFPA/BS codes, and experience in fire system design, risk assessment, and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Fire risk assessment experience in high-hazard or construction settings.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, BS 5839, Approved Document B, BS 9999, NFPA codes and BS 12845.
• Expertise in fire hazard identification and mitigation.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Tier-3 Fire Risk Assessors Level with a third-party accredited organisation.
• Familiarisation of WASTE 28 documentation.
• Experience in fire system design.
• Experience analysing fire systems for new projects and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire risk assessments for Energy from Waste and mechanical treatment plants.
• Develop retrospective fire strategies and fire strategies for new buildings via design reviews guided by RIBA stages.
• Engage with process engineering teams to integrate fire safety into complex processes.
• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation, building regulations and fire engineering principles.
• Design and deliver fire safety training from basic awareness to management level.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities, fire and rescue services, and auditors.
• Build relationships with site teams, contractors and senior stakeholders to influence positive safety behavior.
• Stay updated with evolving fire safety standards and industry best practice.
• Collaborate with technology providers to identify the best fire risk solutions.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Fire system design

WASTE 28 familiarity

NFPA/BS codes knowledge

Investigation support

Compliance oversight

Education

Tier-3 Fire Risk Assessor Level

Job description

SUEZ in Manchester is seeking a seasoned Fire Safety Specialist to lead fire strategy implementation across energy-from-waste and related plants.

You will review designs, advise on legislation, train staff, and collaborate with process engineers and inspectors to ensure compliance and continuous safety improvement.

The role requires expert knowledge of building regulations, NFPA/BS codes, and experience in fire system design, risk assessment, and incident investigations.