Fire Safety Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Purpose of the Role
To Improve the Competence of Fire Safety and Passive Fire installations across the business
To manage a team that delivers high quality passive fire protection installations, using both a cards in workforce and with sub-contractors
To be the Company representative on Fire Safety Issues and be up to date with Legislation and Building Regulations
To have knowledge of the building safety bill
Responsibilities and Duties
To ensure the team has the adequate skills and resource to undertake their duties
Provide technical support and have problem solving capabilities
Raise the awareness of Fire Safety and Passive Fire installations within the business
Provide a hands on role of BM Trada Fire Door Installer and Fire stopper when required
Ensure the Company has Compliant audits and a culture of continuous improvement
Ensure that the company has adequate systems and I.T Capability to perform the role and achieve the Golden Thread
Assist the Commercial and Production teams when arriving at specifications and scope of works
Work with Architects, Building Control, HSE, Fire Engineers, Clients, Designers, Subcontractors and Manufacturers to achieve compliant solutions
Special Relationships with
Directors
Contracts Manager
Quantity Surveyors
Fire Door and Fire Stopping Installers
Passive Fire Protection Subcontractors
Designers and Manufacturers
Statutory bodies and Fire and Rescue Service
Qualifications and Skills
Be Capable of managing people and getting the best from them
Be an Approved BM Trada Installer
Have high attention to detail and capable of identifying and mitigating risks
Be experienced in writing reports, chairing meetings and writing minutes
Be a self-starter capable of working on your own or as part of a team
Hold a relevant Construction or Health and Safety qualification to at least NVQ 4 Standard
Have a full UK driving licence
Be competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
Hours of Work
You will be required to work 39 hours per week
This role is based in the North West and for most of the time will be from the Head office, however visits to site and any other location generally in the North West will be required
Office hours are
- 08:00 and 17.00 (Mon-Thurs)
- 08:00 and 16.00 (Fri)
Which includes a 1-hour break for lunch
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary with an opportunity to earn £50K+
Including car allowance and company pension
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fire Safety Manager roles across Emanuel Whittaker Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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