Passive Fire Assurance Manager

New Yesterday

This is an exciting new role for a proactive individual to promote and drive our Fire Strategy on the sizeable project in Somerset
Why join us?
Across the country, you'll find iconic landmarks built by Sir Robert McAlpine. Cornwall's Eden Project, the National Stadium in Wales, Birmingham's Bull Ring, London's Emirates Stadium.
By joining us now, you can play your part in delivering the next generation of outstanding projects that will continue our 150-year legacy. Our family-owned business is where to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.
The Passive Fire Assurance role
The Passive Fire Assurance Manager is a key member of the team and ensures compliance with the fire strategy, legislation and Building Regulations at the time of construction. You will be responsible for supporting projects with queries and concerns relating to passive fire issues and using your expert knowledge be able to support projects to demonstrate compliance at the time of construction or where necessary guide the project to reach a compliant resolution. If the situation arises you may be required to assist the project in arranging fire tests or engineering judgements.
You are responsible for carryout out site visits, inspections and audits – including off site when required, raising awareness of non-compliance and good practice in relation to passive fire and recording keeping. You are responsible for sharing your expert knowledge and driving compliance on projects in relation to passive fire and maintain a robust portfolio of evidence to demonstrate compliance.
Your Profile
Technical Fire Safety Expertise
Strong working knowledge of fire-safety elements including structural, fabric (e.g. dry lining), façade, and MEP interfaces.
Extensive on-site experience across large construction projects.
Leads fire assurance strategies from design through to handover, maintaining robust audit trails and installation/testing records.
Manages fire-stopping and builders works packages on live projects.
Conducts audits to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and industry best practice.
Troubleshoots fire-related incidents and arranges bespoke fire testing.
Familiar with Regulation B, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and the Building Safety Act.
Comfortable working across all project phases: design, preconstruction, planning, procurement, construction, and handover.
Leadership, Management & Communication
Strong leadership and management capabilities with a collaborative approach.
Builds trusting relationships and communicates effectively across all levels.
Adapts communication style to suit different audiences and situations.
Organised, self-disciplined, and able to prioritise and deliver tasks independently.
Resilient and confident in challenging constructively when needed.
Maintains a positive, persistent attitude and forward-thinking mindset.
IT literate with good knowledge of key business tools.
Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Qualifications
Level 2 IFE Qualification
Preferred;
Dryling Qualification preferred
Protective Coating Qualification preferred
Demonstratable CPD for MEP elements (e.g. Busbars and Dampers)
Demonstratable CPD for fire compartmentation elements in facades.
Rewards
We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.
We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now.
Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer.
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Location:
Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
Category:
Building

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