Fire Safety Manager / Authorised Engineer (Fire)
London | Hybrid and Office based
£60,000 – £85,000 + Benefits
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering expert fire safety and compliance services across the UK, with a strong presence in the healthcare sector.
They provide strategic oversight, governance, and technical assurance to multiple NHS Trusts, supporting safe, compliant environments across complex and critical estates.
The Role
We’re seeking a Fire Safety Manager / Authorised Engineer (Fire) to support several NHS Trusts, acting as a key advisor and assurance provider across fire safety compliance and strategy.
This is a senior, high-impact role offering the opportunity to influence fire safety at scale within complex healthcare environments.
You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, engaging directly with senior leadership teams while ensuring compliance with NHS fire safety standards, including HTM Firecode.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the appointed Authorised Engineer (Fire), providing independent assurance in line with HTM Fire codes
- Oversee, review, and complete Primary and Secondary Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) across multiple NHS sites, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and NHS fire safety guidance
- Provide strategic fire safety advice to senior stakeholders, including Trust Boards
- Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across healthcare estates
- Support the development and implementation of fire safety policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
- Collaborate with Estates teams, consultants, and external partners to ensure practical, compliant solutions
- Act as a subject matter expert for complex fire safety challenges and escalations
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation, NHS guidance, and best practice
About You
- Proven experience as a Fire Safety Manager, Authorised Engineer, or senior fire safety professional
- Experience working within the NHS or healthcare environments is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of NHS fire safety standards, particularly HTM
- Extensive experience managing and reviewing Primary and Secondary FRAs
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at Board level
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on technical delivery
What’s on Offer
- £60,000 – £85,000 salary depending on experience
- Opportunity to act as a trusted advisor across multiple NHS Trusts
- High-autonomy role with significant influence and responsibility
- Flexible, hybrid and office based working options
- Private healthcare
- Extensive holidays
Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to step into a client-side advisory role with consultancy flexibility — combining strategic influence, technical authority, and meaningful impact on safety across critical healthcare environments.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please submit your latest CV, clearly outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience.