Fire Engineering Manager

The Fire and Rescue Service in Nottingham has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Engineering Manager to join their supportive team!

Fire Engineering Manager
Beeston, NG2 2GQ

• Full time (Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week)
• Permanent position
• Grade 7: £42,708 - £46,731

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

An opportunity has arisen to lead a specialist technical team within the Fire Protection Department at the Fire and Rescue Service in Nottinghamshire. This role will be at the heart of making their communities safer, supporting all aspects of fire engineering consultation work on behalf of them as well as considering fire-engineered design solutions as part of the Building Regulations consultation process. The role will also require the provision of support and advice to the protection team and representation at local, regional, and national levels to support the wider agenda of keeping the public and firefighters safe within the built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support inspections, regulation, and enforcement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Lead and develop a specialist team handling high-rise and high-risk premises
• Oversee the development of risk information to enhance operational preparedness
• Contribute to the services' Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) objectives to create safer communities

Experience / Qualifications:

• High level of motivation and excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain and develop good working relationships with a range of diverse groups
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills that align with the NFCC Leadership Framework, Fire and Rescue Service Core Code of Ethics, and their Values and Behaviours
• Hold (or work towards) a BEng (Hons) Degree in Fire Engineering or be a qualified engineer with experience in evaluating fire-engineered solutions within the built environment
• Hold a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Why them?

• Agile Working – They have an Agile Working Policy which allows employees to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility
• Flexibility – They are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to the community while supporting your home life. They also support part-time working
• Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing -  As a Service, they provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all their employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career

If you’re passionate about fire safety and want to make a difference in Nottinghamshire’s communities, they’d love to hear from you!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing date: Sunday 5th January 2025

Interview date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Further Information

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity’ and ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and they are committed to increasing the diversity of their workforce.  They welcome applications from all parts of their communities particularly those who are currently under-represented in their workforce.

Our client is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people, and adults at risk of abuse and or neglect and operates a safer recruitment process.

Candidates who are successful at the shortlisting stage will be required to complete a presentation which they will present at their interview.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Police Vetting check. Applicants must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years to be eligible for a Police Vetting check.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted in place of application forms.

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Other suitable skills and experience include Fire Protection Manager, Fire Safety Consultant, Building Safety Manager, Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Engineer, Compliance Manager, HSE Manager, Risk Management Officer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Fire Strategy Advisor.