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This is an exciting new role for a proactive individual to promote and drive our Fire Strategy on the sizeable project in Somerset.
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine, including Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, and London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business offers an environment where you can achieve more from your career, proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Passive Fire Assurance role
The Passive Fire Assurance Manager is a key member of the team, ensuring compliance with the fire strategy, legislation, and Building Regulations during construction. You will support projects with queries related to passive fire issues and use your expert knowledge to demonstrate compliance or guide projects towards compliant resolutions. You may also assist in arranging fire tests or engineering judgments when necessary.
You will be responsible for conducting site visits, inspections, and audits—both on-site and off-site when required—raising awareness of non-compliance and good practice in passive fire, and maintaining records. You will share your expertise to drive compliance and maintain a robust portfolio of evidence demonstrating adherence to fire safety standards.
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Technical Fire Safety Expertise
* Strong knowledge of fire safety elements, including structural, fabric (e.g., dry lining), façade, and MEP interfaces.
* Leads fire assurance strategies from design through to handover, maintaining comprehensive audit trails and records.
* Manages fire-stopping and builders' works packages on live projects.
* Conducts compliance audits and industry best practice assessments.
* Handles fire-related incidents and arranges bespoke fire testing.
* Familiar with Regulation B, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and the Building Safety Act.
* Comfortable working across all project phases: design, preconstruction, planning, procurement, construction, and handover.
Leadership, Management & Communication
* Strong leadership and management skills with a collaborative approach.
* Builds trusting relationships and communicates effectively at all levels.
* Adapts communication style to different audiences and situations.
* Organised, self-disciplined, and capable of prioritising tasks independently.
* Resilient and confident in providing constructive challenge.
* Maintains a positive, persistent attitude and forward-thinking mindset.
* IT literate with good knowledge of key business tools.
* Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications
Level 2 IFE Qualification
Preferred qualifications include:
* Dry lining qualification
* Protective Coating qualification
* Demonstrable CPD for MEP elements (e.g., busbars and dampers)
* Demonstrable CPD for fire compartmentation elements in facades
Rewards
We are committed to investing in your future, offering wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is dedicated to being a truly inclusive employer.
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