We are Global Guardians, the UK’s leading Property Guardianship Company with a mission to bring empty properties back to life for the benefit of local communities. We are dedicated to offering sustainable and affordable solutions for managing vacant buildings by placing working professionals as guardians into these properties, ensuring they are kept safe and secure.
We are currently seeking a Fire Safety Engineer to join our dynamic team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role is based at our Cuffley office/ working from home, but you will be required to travel across various locations in London and the surrounding areas, occasionally across the UK.
As a Fire Safety Engineer, your responsibility will be to ensure that all properties managed under our guardianship schemes meet current UK fire safety standards, and to support the company in maintaining compliance with statutory requirements, insurance conditions, and best practice in fire prevention and response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct and review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with the Fire Safety Order 2005 (as amended 2021)
- Identify and mitigate fire safety risks, ensuring timely completion of corrective actions.
- Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
- Inspect and maintain fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, doors, and escape routes.
- Deliver and coordinate fire safety training for staff, property managers, and guardians.
- Investigate fire-related incidents and liaise with Fire and Rescue Services and regulatory bodies.
- Conduct internal audits, support external inspections, and ensure company policies align with legislation.
Requirements
- Full UK Drivers License
- Proven experience (3+ years) in fire safety engineering, fire risk assessment, or fire protection design, ideally within housing, residential property management, or facilities management sectors.
- Experience conducting fire risk assessments for HMO-type or multi-occupancy buildings.
- Familiarity with relevant British Standards, including: BS 5839 (Fire detection and alarm systems) BS 5266 (Emergency lighting) BS 9999 / BS 9991 (Fire safety in design, management, and use of buildings)
- Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 implications for residential buildings is desirable.
- Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fire Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
- Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification
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