Were looking for two Fire Safety Engineers to join a global manufacturing organisation. This is a rare opportunity to support the development of a large-scale mass manufacturing plant, driving fire safety excellence in one of the most exciting industrial advancements in recent years.
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As part of the SHEQ team, you will work closely with project teams throughout the build and commissioning phases to ensure the sites fire safety systems comply with standards, regulations, and best practices .
Key Responsibilities
As a Fire Safety Engineer, you will:
Provide technical fire engineering expertise to Construction, Services, and Engineering teams across the plants development lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with fire system standards and relevant codes of practice, supporting risk management and mitigation.
Liaise with regulators and stakeholders including local authorities, building control, and insurance risk engineers, ensuring all fire system designs meet required approvals.
Identify and manage fire risks, developing fire risk assessments, FMEA, and cause-and-effect schedules in conjunction with system design.
Develop and maintain fire safety management plans, advising the COMAH team on the Major Accident Prevention Plan (MAPP) and Major Accident Hazards (MAH).
Monitor and maintain site fire detection, suppression, and monitoring systems, establishing service contracts and managing warranties.
Oversee fire system contractors, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Prepare and maintain the Fire Safety Logbook for all their buildings and facilities.
Support emergency preparedness, providing guidance on fire risk assessments and major accident hazard scenarios.
Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, youll need:
Demonstrable experience in a relevant Fire Safety Engineering role, ideally within Upper-Tier COMAH establishments.
Expertise in developing Fire Safety Strategies, securing early regulatory approvals, and supporting advanced fire safety designs.
Knowledge of current fire safety legislation, national and international standards, and emerging regulatory changes.
Experience with evacuation strategies, including familiarity with modelling software.
Proficiency in structural fire engineering and fire system optimisation.
Strong skills in Fire Risk Management, Assessment, and Fire Investigation.
Knowledge of fire safety and environmental compliance requirements.
Technical proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, AutoCAD, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience conducting feasibility studies for master planning and concept design.
A self-starter mentality, capable of working autonomously and leading from the front in a dynamic environment.
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