Life Safety Engineer Required – Luton £55,000
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Life Safety Senior Engineer to oversee the planning, execution of life safety compliance & operational requirements are met in a safe, cost-effective and timely manner. You will Manage the strategic performance of life safety assets, thereby ensuring that the correct level of maintenance is being undertaken to give the levels of service required by the asset owned, within an agreed budget.
Manage all statutory compliance associated with life safety assets, including fire detection, fire alarms, fire hydrants, gas suppression systems, smoke control, sprinklers, pressure vessels and passive fire protection systems.
Salary and Benefits:
Monday – Friday (Apply online only)
Salary: Upto £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits include 33 days holiday, Private Family Healthcare, Annual individual and company profit share bonuses, Life assurance, on-site gym and many more!
KEY TASKS & PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Project Management – Contractor management / Contracts
Lead internal project workstreams, including lead on working groups.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the seamless execution of assigned projects.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery. Compliance Oversight
Maintain and manage life safety / building and asset compliance records.
Interface with the Fire Safety manager to ensure all work streams align and meet compliance
Conduct regular compliance audits and ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies as required. Asset Condition Reviews
Conduct detailed reviews to assess the condition of facilities and assets.
Identify risks, prioritize maintenance activities, and propose long-term improvement plans.
Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Workstream Management
Oversee the PPM program to ensure timely and effective execution.
Monitor maintenance schedules and workflows to avoid disruptions to operations.
Coordinate with contractors and stakeholders to execute maintenance and repair tasks. Planned Works Coordination
Develop and oversee schedules for planned maintenance and improvement works.
Ensure alignment of planned works with overall business and operational goals.
Monitor and manage contractors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Budget Management
Assist in preparing and managing the budget, ensuring cost control.
Monitor spending against budgets and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
Raise purchase orders.
Contract management against budget.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate is expected to hold and have some experience and knowledge in the following:
Proven experience in life safety / fire safety or facilities supervision role.
Knowledge of life safety systems – Sprinklers / Vesda / Gas Suppression / confined spaces / LOLER/ PUWER etc…
Proficiency in CMMS systems like TABS FM
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of compliance standards, health and safety regulations, and asset management practices.
Experience managing DEL / CEL.
Strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
Flexible approach to duties and responsibilities