Principal Fire Safety Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Principal Fire Safety Manager to lead a dedicated team at Manchester Airport. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and maintaining high safety standards across the airport's complex premises. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire safety management, preferably in a commercial environment, and will be responsible for developing strategies, managing compliance, and collaborating with various departments. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and community support, where your expertise will contribute to creating a safe environment for millions of travelers.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

11% company pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

24/7 Virtual GP service

Care Concierge

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire safety management, preferably in airports.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.
• Develop and manage the Fire Safety Management Plan.

Skills

Fire Safety Management

Compliance with Fire Safety Legislation

Team Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Education

Membership in the Institute of Fire Engineers

Experience in Commercial Operational Environment

Tools

Fire Safety Management Plan

Safety Management Reviews

Job description

Job Description:

Summary

Principal Fire Safety Manager
Based at Manchester Airport
Permanent position
Competitive salary & bonus scheme

Why MAG?

Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers annually to more than 200 destinations worldwide. As the UK's fourth largest airport and among Europe's top 20, Manchester Airport is part of MAG, the largest UK-owned airport group. It supports over 19,000 jobs on-site and generates approximately £7.75 billion annually for the region.

We are committed to sustainability, environmental protection, and supporting local communities through initiatives like decarbonisation, education, employment support, and volunteering.

At MAG, we believe that a first-class customer journey begins with a first-class career journey. We promote inclusive environments where our people can thrive.

Benefits include:

• Bonus scheme
• 11% company pension contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Company discounts
• 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Care Concierge
• Two volunteering days per year

The Role

The role involves fulfilling the legal responsibilities of a responsible person and fire safety manager at MAG buildings. You will manage a team of fire safety professionals to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and MAG Fire Safety Framework standards.

This includes developing, managing, and ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Management Plan, collaborating with departments, concessionaires, and third parties to ensure their adherence. You will support fire strategy development, fire design reviews, safety management reviews, and fire policy development to ensure legal compliance and safety standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers or a Fire Safety Manager with extensive experience in a commercial operational environment, preferably with airport experience or managing fire safety in complex premises. Strong communication, influencing skills, computer literacy, analytical ability, and attention to detail are essential. The candidate should be self-motivated, passionate about fire safety, and capable of prioritising tasks and visually identifying fire safety risks.