Overview
Fire Safety Engineer – Protecting People, Shaping Infrastructure
Are you passionate about making places safer and shaping the future of vital infrastructure? If you’re a fire safety professional looking for a role where your expertise will directly protect millions of passengers and staff, this could be the opportunity for you. Join Network Rail’s Southern Region Asset Management Team, based at London Blackfriars, and play a key role in keeping one of the UK’s busiest and most complex transport networks safe, resilient, and future-ready.
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail — Where People and Connections Matter. We’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We value diversity and ED&I commitments and support flexible working. We are Disability Confident and aim to accommodate needs throughout the recruitment process.
Location: Blackfriars, GB
Department: Southern Region – Asset Management
Key details: London Blackfriars site; office-based 3 days per week; salary £35,582 to £46,909 plus £3,270 inner London allowance; closing date 07 April 2026 (reviews on a rolling basis).
What you’ll be doing
- Lead fire safety inspections and risk assessments, offering practical, specialist advice.
- Shape the way we work by interpreting and applying codes, standards and legislation.
- Oversee contracts and suppliers, ensuring safety is central to procurement and delivery.
- Empower colleagues by supporting training and building fire safety awareness across the organisation.
- Play a critical role in fire investigations and develop smarter, safer policies and practices.
- Provide assurance on major projects, helping design and maintain world-class, safe infrastructure.
What we’re looking for
- Membership or graduate status with the Institution of Fire Engineers (or equivalent).
- Experience in fire safety inspection, risk assessment, and training delivery.
- A solid grasp of UK fire safety legislation and codes of practice.
- Strong communication skills — able to influence, advise, and work with a wide range of stakeholders.
If you don’t tick every box but have relevant fire safety experience and the drive to grow, we still want to hear from you.
Why Network Rail?
- A supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
- Opportunities to grow professionally, with access to specialist training and development.
- Work that truly matters — your input will directly protect lives and infrastructure used by millions every day.
Take your career further, and make a difference where it really counts. Apply now and help us set the standard for fire safety in Britain’s rail network.
How To Apply (External)
Salary: £35,582 to £46,909 + £3,270 inner London allowance. This role is now being advertised in salary zone 2.
Closing date: 07 April 2026. We’ll be reviewing applications and arranging interviews on a rolling basis, so please don’t delay your application — the role may close once a suitable candidate is found.
The salary package also includes:
- 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
- Public sector boosted pension
- Private healthcare
- Annual performance-based bonus
This role requires working in the office 3 days per week.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
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Notes: Some roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
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