Job Description

###

Duties/Responsibilities

Location: UK Based, National Travel

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1700

About EMCOR UK:

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:

Develop, implement, and maintain fire safety policies and procedures in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and any other relevant legislation. Reporting of fire safety risk status, adequacy of mitigations and progress with FRA actions through reporting to functional leadership, service delivery group and fire safety governance forums. Understand emerging fire safety risks and proactively work with the business to understand, document and mitigate those risks. Provide input and insight to the BBC and relevant EMCOR governance forums to inform commercial decisions relating to fire safety. Awareness and knowledge of new and emerging fire safety regulatory changes and report on the impact to the BBC. Oversee fire risk assessments, document and manage corrective actions to mitigate fire hazards. Liaise with Internal teams, local fire authorities and other relevant agencies to ensure compliance and best practices. Investigate fire incidents and near misses, implementing lessons learned to prevent future occurrences. Report on false alarm activations and work with suppliers, Facilities Managers and the Responsible Person to reduce activations. Oversee the maintenance and management of fire safety records, including risk assessments and maintenance records. Create and implement a training schedule and to ensure the Responsible Person and Fire Warden's are adequately trained in their fire safety role. Assist in developing business continuity and emergency response plans in case of fire emergencies. Advise on fire safety measures during project works or events, mitigating fire risks and ensuring project design meets relevant standards. Implement the Fire Level 1 and 2 assurance process and programme. ###

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 fire safety management. Membership of a fire safety professional body (e.g., IFSM, IFE). Excellent communication and reporting skills. Ability to work with external fire authorities, regulatory bodies and Fire Engineering consultants. Strong organisational and problem-solving skill 1 x Direct report (Engineer SME (Fire)) . Responsible for logging and tracking FRA output via Fire Safety Software Solution. Overall responsibility for multi-agency liaison relating to all aspects of fire safety pertaining to the BBC.
###

Benefits

25 Days holidays + Bank holidays Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Refer a Friend scheme - worth 500 per referral GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression. Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover. Bike To Work Scheme Paid volunteering and charity days Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing. * Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.