Senior Fire Safety Engineer | Lead, Strategy & Compliance

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to apply advanced fire engineering principles in building design across its estate. This role involves providing technical delivery of fire safety services and leading a team to ensure compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire dynamics, fire safety consultancy, and policy development, contributing to the future of fire safety within the university.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in fire dynamics and delivering fire engineering consultancy across complex projects.
• Expertise in fire protection systems and occupancy levels.
• Ability to lead a team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced fire engineering principles in design and assessment.
• Lead the Fire Safety team and provide strategic direction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and standards.

Skills

Fire dynamics

Fire safety services delivery

Policy development

Operational oversight

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Engineer to apply advanced fire engineering principles in building design across its estate. This role involves providing technical delivery of fire safety services and leading a team to ensure compliance with relevant standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fire dynamics, fire safety consultancy, and policy development, contributing to the future of fire safety within the university.