At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Role Overview:
The Fire Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, implementing fire prevention measures, and managing emergency response plans across the account. This role involves overseeing fire risk assessment completion and managing FRA action close-out across all BBC properties. Overall accountability for fire safety training, subcontractor performance reviews, as well as project and event fire safety compliance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Develop, implement, and maintain fire safety policies and procedures in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other relevant legislation.
2. Report fire safety risk status, adequacy of mitigations, and progress with FRA actions to leadership and governance forums.
3. Understand emerging fire safety risks and work proactively to document and mitigate those risks.
4. Provide insights to the BBC and EMCOR governance forums to inform fire safety-related decisions.
5. Stay informed about new fire safety regulatory changes and assess their impact.
6. Oversee fire risk assessments and manage corrective actions to mitigate hazards.
7. Liaise with internal teams, fire authorities, and relevant agencies to ensure compliance and best practices.
8. Investigate fire incidents and near misses, implementing lessons learned.
9. Report false alarm activations and collaborate to reduce them.
10. Maintain fire safety records, including risk assessments and maintenance logs.
11. Create and deliver fire safety training for Responsible Persons and Fire Wardens.
12. Assist in developing business continuity and emergency response plans.
13. Advise on fire safety measures during projects and events, ensuring standards are met.
14. Implement the Fire Level 1 and 2 assurance processes.
Person Specification
* Strong knowledge of UK fire safety laws and regulations.
* Fire Safety Certification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe Diploma, Fire Risk Assessment Qualification).
* Experience in fire risk assessment and management.
* Membership of a fire safety professional body (e.g., IFSM, IFE).
* Excellent communication and reporting skills.
* Ability to liaise with fire authorities, regulators, and consultants.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
* Responsible for logging and tracking FRA outputs via fire safety software.
* Overall responsibility for multi-agency fire safety liaison.
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