Principal Fire Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Fire Safety Advisor in Barrow-in-Furness. This role involves leading fire safety for high-hazard site projects, conducting complex risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with UK fire codes. Candidates should have a STEM degree and relevant certifications. The contract is for 6 months with a requirement to work onsite three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop/review fire strategies and risk assessments for complex buildings.
• Review designs & drawings for compliance with BS9999, Approved Document B.
• Oversee fire prevention/protection systems from design to commissioning.
• Maintain fire safety policies and management plans.
• Advise and liaise with engineering/project teams.

Skills

Fire safety engineering in high-hazard industries

Complex fire risk assessment experience

Knowledge of UK fire codes (BS9999, ADB)

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Professional fire safety certification (IFE, NEBOSH Fire) preferred

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Principal Fire Safety Advisor, Barrow-in-Furness

Client: Morson Talent

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Posted:

15.08.2025

Expiry Date:

29.09.2025

Job Description:

Principal Fire Safety Advisor - Safety, Health and Environment

Contract: 6 months

Location: Barrow (3 days per week onsite)

Clearance: BPSS + SC (UK Eyes Only)

Role:

Lead fire safety for high-hazard site projects (new builds & refurbishments) from design through to handover. Act as SME for fire strategy, risk assessment, and fire protection systems for our defence engineering client. You will be supporting the facilities used for the design and build of submarine projects.

Core Duties:

• Develop/review fire strategies and risk assessments for complex buildings.
• Review designs & drawings for compliance with BS9999, Approved Document B.
• Oversee fire prevention/protection systems from design to commissioning.
• Maintain fire safety policies and management plans.
• Advise and liaise with engineering/project teams.

Must-Have Skills:

• Fire safety engineering in high-hazard industries.
• Complex fire risk assessment experience.
• Knowledge of UK fire codes (BS9999, ADB).

Qualifications:

• STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional fire safety certification (IFE, NEBOSH Fire) preferred.