Fire Safety Engineer

Go back University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Fire Safety Engineer

The closing date is 29 June 2025

Do you have an in-depth understanding of fire engineering principles? Do you have experience managing fire safety projects? Do you want to take your next step at UHBW?

The Fire Safety Engineer serves as a cornerstone in the Trust's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors through advanced fire safety expertise. The role focuses on embedding a culture of fire safety excellence within the organization, fostering collaboration across departments to proactively address fire risks and enhance the resilience of facilities.

The role requires in-depth fire engineering knowledge, leadership in project management, and the ability to assess and mitigate fire safety risks comprehensively. A level of autonomy is expected.

Main duties of the job

The role will include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Trust's fire safety strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and NHS standards.
• Providing expert technical advice on fire engineering principles
• Establishing robust reporting and governance structures to monitor fire safety performance and maintain transparent records for audits and inspections.
• Acting as the primary liaison with external fire engineers, regulatory bodies, and local authorities to ensure the Trust's fire safety objectives are understood and met.

In return, you will receive:-

• A competitive starting salary and unsocial enhancements
• Access to a raft of national and local discount schemes including shopping, holidays and insurance
• An industry leading pension where your employer pays in 20.6% of your annual salary!
• 27+8 days annual leave per year, paid leave including absence

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification Skills

• Ability to assess and evaluate fire risks, interpret complex fire safety regulations, and devise appropriate strategies for risk mitigation
• Familiarity with fire modelling software, safety equipment, and advanced fire safety systems
• Able to manage fire safety projects, including feasibility studies, design consultations, installation oversight, and on-site inspections
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, external consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver results within tight deadlines.

Experience

• In-depth understanding of fire engineering principles and fire safety legislation
• Comprehensive knowledge of fire safety standards and regulations
• Strong grasp of fire risk assessment techniques, including hazard identification, risk rating, and mitigation strategies
• Knowledge of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems, including advanced systems
• Experience in delivering fire safety training and awareness programs to various staff groups, with a focus on fostering a fire-safe culture within the organization.
• Strong background in working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management, clinical staff, Estates and Facilities teams, and external consultants
• Experience in monitoring and integrating updates to fire safety legislation and standards, adjusting internal policies and practices as needed.
• Experience conducting post-fire investigations to analyse fire spread, identify weaknesses in fire safety protocols, and develop corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Membership with a recognized institution
• Bachelor's degree in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, or related discipline. Level 4 or higher Fire Safety Management or Fire Engineering Diplomas.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)