Fire Safety Manager – EDP (part of the RSK Group)
EDP (part of the RSK Group) is looking for an experienced Fire Safety Manager to join our specialist Health, Safety & Environment consultancy team. In this unique role, you will be embedded within the EMEA Fire Safety team of a globally recognised investment banking and financial services organisation, supporting fire safety across a high-profile corporate campus and wider EMEA property portfolio.
Location: Central LondonTravel: Domestic & InternationalSalary: Up to £70,000 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of fire safety operations within a complex, fast-paced corporate environment while working alongside senior stakeholders and international teams. The role is primarily based in Central London, with occasional domestic and international travel across the EMEA region when required.
The Role
As the On-site Fire Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in protecting people, property and reputation by ensuring the highest standards of fire safety across the client’s campus. You will respond to fire safety incidents, oversee fire safety operations and support the delivery of best-in-class fire risk management solutions.
Working closely with the EMEA Regional Fire Safety Manager, security teams and senior stakeholders, you will help drive compliance, training, and operational excellence across the fire safety function.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and monitor fire safety patrols and inspections conducted by security personnel to ensure quality, coverage and timely reporting.
- Conduct Fire Risk Assessments in line with the agreed schedule.
- Supervise the operation and management of fire protection systems and responses to fire alarm activations.
- Record, monitor and progress fire safety anomalies or irregularities using established reporting systems.
- Implement and maintain fire safety policies, procedures and alarm response protocols.
- Conduct regular fire safety inspections across the campus and wider property portfolio.
- Review and approve permits to work and hot works permits where appropriate.
- Monitor breaches and repairs relating to fire compartmentation and passive fire protection.
- Deliver fire safety training and awareness sessions to security teams, staff and contractors.
- Support the recruitment and coordination of Fire Wardens across the site.
- Investigate and report on the cause of fire alarm activations and other incidents.
- Liaise with vendors and internal teams to ensure a consistent and effective fire safety approach.
- Support security teams during duty management periods and significant alarm activations, including out-of-hours when required.
- Maintain accurate fire safety records and compliance documentation.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a confident and experienced fire safety professional who is comfortable working in a high-profile corporate environment and engaging with senior stakeholders.
Qualifications / Knowledge
- CFPA Fire Safety Diploma (or working towards) or similar fire safety qualification
- Strong knowledge of fire safety management systems and risk assessment
Experience
- Proven experience in fire safety management, ideally within a corporate or complex building environment
- Experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments
- Understanding of fire safety design, planning and building fire protection systems
- Comfortable managing incidents and working in high-pressure situations
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and operational teams
- International or multi-site experience would be advantageous
Why Join EDP / RSK?
EDP is part of the RSK Group, a global leader in environmental, engineering and technical services. By joining our team, you will become part of a respected consultancy delivering specialist fire safety expertise to world-class organisations.
This role offers:
- A high-profile client environment
- Opportunities to collaborate with international teams
- Exposure to complex corporate fire safety operations
- A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum
If you are a motivated Fire Safety professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact in a prestigious global organisation, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
EDP is a leading health, safety, and environmental consultancy founded over 25 years ago with offices throughout the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia. Established in Australia in 2018, the company has grown organically and delivers environmental, contaminated land and occupational hygiene services.
We are seeking brilliant individuals to join our team. Joining our company means more than a traditional 9–5. EDP provides a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment, focussing on keeping your personal life in balance. EDP provides a nurturing and dynamic work environment led by engaged senior managers who are invested in your success and will facilitate your career aspirations. We want you to grow with our business.
EDP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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