QSHE Fire Safety Manager in Bristol

There’s a permanent opportunity for you here as a QSHE Fire Safety Manager to work within our QSHE team supporting all of our contracts. This is a national role and so will be supporting all of your contracts on a national scale. There will be a requirement to travel.

The Role

To ensure fire safety compliance across a portfolio of facilities, including high-risk nuclear sites, by implementing robust fire prevention strategies, conducting inspections, and supporting emergency preparedness. The Fire Officer will act as a key liaison between facilities management teams and nuclear regulatory bodies to uphold fire safety standards and mitigate risks.

Main Responsibilities

• Fire Safety Management
  • Develop and maintain fire safety policies and procedures in line with UK legislation and nuclear sector regulations.
  • Conduct fire risk assessments and ensure timely mitigation of identified risks.
  • Oversee fire detection and suppression systems, ensuring regular maintenance and compliance.
  • Lead fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and nuclear-specific fire safety requirements.
  • Liaise with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and other statutory bodies.
  • Maintain documentation and records to support inspections and audits.
• Facilities Support
  • Collaborate with facilities teams to integrate fire safety into planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
  • Advise on fire safety aspects of building design, refurbishment, and construction projects.
  • Support installation and maintenance of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and access control systems.
• Training & Awareness
  • Deliver fire safety training tailored to nuclear site protocols.
  • Promote a culture of fire safety awareness and continuous improvement.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5pm, 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays PLUS the option of purchasing an additional 5 days holiday every year – this will increase to 26 after 2 years and 27 after 3 years.
• Pension with matched contributions between 6-8%.
• Life Assurance.
• Private Medical Insurance Single Cover on completion of 12 months' service, with the opportunity to pay for additional cover for partner/dependants.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance.
• Access to wellbeing programmes.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements.
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’.
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential

• NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate or equivalent.
• Experience in fire safety within facilities management and/or high-risk environments.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and nuclear safety protocols.
• Willingness to travel around the UK & Ireland as and when requested or work requires.

Non-essential

• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Good IT skills.

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you need adjustments, we’re happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our talent acquisition team in confidence.