Fire Safety Engineer

Institution of Fire Engineers (the); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

We invite qualified Fire Safety professionals to join our team at a leading company, where you'll develop and implement fire safety strategies across the Wales and Western Region. Your responsibilities will include managing fire safety programs, engaging with stakeholders to improve safety standards, and working in a dynamic environment that combines office work with on-site inspections. You will be part of a team committed to enhancing infrastructure safety, reliability, and accessibility.

Benefits

Privileged staff travel discounts

Healthcare benefits

Cycle schemes

Childcare discounts

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering fire safety strategies across regions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement the regional Fire Safety Strategy.
• Prepare presentations and reports for stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with technical teams to implement safety solutions.

Skills

Fire Safety Strategy Development

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Fire Safety Professional

Job description

If you are a qualified Fire Safety professional capable of developing and implementing high-level fire safety strategies, we invite you to join our team. As a key member of our Fire Safety Management team, you will be responsible for delivering the fire strategy across the Wales and Western Region, reviewing property and building projects from conception to completion, and ensuring compliance with all legislation to keep our teams, staff, passengers, and infrastructure safe.

Our Fire Safety Programme aims to improve infrastructure that benefits diverse communities, working in partnership with national and local government bodies to maximize safety and protection. At Network Rail, you'll work with a diverse group of colleagues from various cultural backgrounds, supported in bringing your whole self to work, while setting professional standards in Fire Safety across the region. You will have the opportunity to lead by example and influence the Fire Safety programme.

Imagine making a tangible difference to the local community and passengers, with a dynamic work environment that combines office work, on-site inspections, and remote working.

A typical day

• Manage the regional Fire Safety Strategy and coordinate with stakeholders, including preparing presentations and reports for meetings.

• Engage in problem-solving, working with your team to resolve risks, improve processes, and handle arising issues.

• Collaborate with Network Rail’s Technical Authority and local teams to implement solutions with minimal disruption to railway operations.

Working together to achieve our goals

We all have roles and targets, but success depends on teamwork. Our collective efforts focus on four key areas that will significantly impact our service and safety standards. By working as one team, with the support and empowerment to succeed, we can meet our ambitious objectives and deliver value to our customers.

Partnerships and continuous improvement

We collaborate with trusted supply-chain partners to deliver excellent outcomes, focusing on building trust and reducing risks through deepening partnerships.

Investing in the future

With a planned expenditure of over £800m in 2024/25, we are committed to making our railway safer, more reliable, and accessible. This investment will fund safety enhancements, station upgrades, and new infrastructure that can transform lives.

Customer-focused outcomes

Our efforts are driven by what our customers value most—safety, reliability, and accessibility. Every action is measured against these priorities to ensure we meet and exceed expectations. We continuously evaluate our actions to ensure they align with our ultimate goal: serving our customers effectively.

Additional benefits

Privileged staff travel discounts, including 75% off leisure travel on GWR tickets, discounted all-day passes for colleagues and up to three friends or family, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, cycle schemes, childcare, and shopping discounts.