Job summary
The Fire Safety Advisor - Capital Projects will be a dedicated resource within the Fire Safety Team with a specific focus to Capital Projects and will therefore play a key role in ensuring that all new builds, refurbishments, and upgrades in the hospital comply with fire safety regulations and standards, including those outlined in the Building Regulations, Building safety Regulations and guidance within HTM 05-01, HTM 05-02, and HTM 05-03. The role will focus on ensuring that both active and passive fire safety systems are implemented and upgraded in line with legal requirements, RIBA stages, and fire safety best practices. The Fire Safety Advisor will be responsible for correlating fire safety control upgrades through a systematic process of costing, prioritisation, and securing approval, ensuring fire safety is embedded in all capital projects across the hospital.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full the Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert. The post holder will be responsible for the following broad areas.
- Compliance with Fire Safety Legislation and HTM Guidance
- Passive and Active Fire Safety Systems
- Fire Safety Control Upgrades and Improvement Projects
- Liaison and Coordination
- Fire Safety Auditing and Testing
- Training and Awareness
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a relevant building or engineering discipline (e.g., HNC/HND in Building Services, Fire Engineering, or similar).
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or equivalent
- Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Fire Engineers).
Desirable
- Recognised fire safety qualifications as per HTM 05-01 guidance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a fire safety role, preferably in a healthcare or similarly complex environment
- Proven experience in managing or coordinating fire safety schemes / projects.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and healthcare-specific guidance such as HTM 05-01, 02 and 03 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Experience in liaising with external bodies, such as the Fire and Rescue Service
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to fire safety risk assessments, training needs, and alarm activations
Planning & Organising
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, ensuring that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team and coordinate cross-departmental fire safety activities
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in a relevant building or engineering discipline (e.g., HNC/HND in Building Services, Fire Engineering, or similar).
- NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or equivalent
- Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., Institute of Fire Engineers).
Desirable
- Recognised fire safety qualifications as per HTM 05-01 guidance.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a fire safety role, preferably in a healthcare or similarly complex environment
- Proven experience in managing or coordinating fire safety schemes / projects.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and healthcare-specific guidance such as HTM 05-01, 02 and 03 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Experience in liaising with external bodies, such as the Fire and Rescue Service
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to fire safety risk assessments, training needs, and alarm activations
Planning & Organising
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, ensuring that deadlines are met and tasks are completed efficiently
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team and coordinate cross-departmental fire safety activities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).