Fire Safety Manager

Our client based in Dover is seeking a Fire Safety Manager to join their team – This position will be a fixed term contract for 6 months.

Role: Full time – 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday

Salary: £42,500 per annum (pro rata)

Benefits include:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care and Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts, Cycle to work scheme, Benefits and reward platform
• Free Parking – Employee volunteering scheme

Fire Safety Manager – The Role

As Fire Safety Manager/Engineer, you will act for all fire safety matters, driving compliance, governance and continual improvement.

Fire Safety Manager – Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Fire Safety Management System and governance framework.
• Developing fire safety policies, standards and procedures.
• Managing and assuring statutory Fire Risk Assessments across the estate.
• Undertaking and validating complex and higher-risk Fire Risk Assessments.
• Providing technical advice on active and passive fire protection measures.
• Supporting Engineering, Estates, Capital Projects and Building Compliance teams.
• Reviewing designs, refurbishments and construction projects to ensure fire safety compliance.
• Leading fire safety audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Developing and testing emergency plans, evacuation strategies and fire drills.
• Managing contractor fire safety arrangements and hot work controls.
• Liaising with Kent Fire & Rescue Service, insurers and regulators.
• Producing executive-level reports, KPIs and improvement plans.
• Conducting fire safety training needs analysis and supporting key stakeholder engagement activities.

Fire Safety Manager Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or higher qualification) in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Engineering, Building Surveying, Building Control, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Advanced competence in fire safety (EQF Level 5 / RQF Level 4 or above).
• ABBE Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• IFTC Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act and related fire safety legislation.
• Competence in Higher-Risk Buildings.
• Membership of GIFireE/MIFireE or actively working towards membership.
• Commitment to maintaining at least 25 hours of Continuing Professional Development annually.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to participate in an on-call rota.
• The ability to access heights and vessels within a harbour environment.

Fire Safety Manager Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate.
• NEBOSH Diploma.
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification.
• Passive Fire Protection and Fire Door Inspection qualifications.

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