North west London Permanent £55,000 – £65,000 Are you a fire safety expert ready to shape the future of safety in a large, complex, and evolving transport organisation? We’re seeking a Fire Safety Business Partner to join a newly established SHEQ function within a major UK transport operator. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic safety direction across a high-risk, unionised environment – including hydrogen and electric vehicle technologies. About The Business This organisation operates a large fleet across multiple depots in London and beyond, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees. Backed by a global parent company, it is undergoing significant transformation, with a renewed focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability. The Role As The Fire Safety Business Partner, You’ll Be The Subject Matter Expert For All Fire-related Safety Matters Across a Diverse Estate. You’ll Work Closely With The SHEQ Leadership Team To Conduct complex fire risk assessments across shared-use and high-risk premises. Provide expert advice on fire legislation, chemical safety, and workplace fire risks. Support statutory compliance (e.g. legionella, slips/trips/falls, DSE). Plan for emerging risks, including hydrogen vehicle safety. Represent the business in internal and external safety forums. Contribute to the development of a forward-thinking SHEQ strategy. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a dedicated fire safety professional. You might be an ex-firefighter or someone with a deep background in fire risk management across high-risk sectors like transport, construction, or large estates. Essential Experience Proven expertise in workplace fire safety and fire risk assessments. Strong understanding of UK fire legislation. Ideally experienced working in unionised, operationally complex environments. Fire Safety Management related qualification – level 4 or above Ability to influence, negotiate, and drive cultural change. Comfortable working independently and across multiple sites. Vacancy Reference: PR/028606 Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com | 07725258687 Your Consultant Nathan Thompson Senior Careers Consultant nathan.thompson@shirleyparsons.com 44 1296 611306 Connect on LinkedIn View articles posted by Nathan Thompson Apply here Required Full name Full name Email address Email address Message (optional) Upload CV Upload your CV/resume or any other relevant file. Max. file size: 128 MB. Consent By submitting your email address and other personal information on the Site, you consent to the collection, retention, use, and disclosure in accordance with our Privacy Policy.