Fire Engineering and Consultations Team Manager HIWFRS620405

Fire Engineering and Consultations Team Manager HIWFRS620405

Salary Range: £49,764 - £56,724 per annum (depending on experience)

Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 18 April 2025

We are seeking a self-motivated and conscientious fire safety professional to lead our specialist Fire Engineering and Consultations Team (FECT). This team is responsible for advising on the adequacy of fire safety measures in a wide range of new-build and renovation projects across Hampshire & Isle of Wight, as well as assisting our Protection Delivery teams in undertaking fire safety audits in complex premises.

As FECT Manager you will:

• Manage and support a team of highly performing individuals
• Ensure building regulation consultations are completed within statutory timeframes
• Provide support and guidance to operational, enforcement, investigations, and fire safety colleagues on built environment and technical matters
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Seek to improve processes to benefit the consultations process and promote safety throughout Hampshire & Isle of Wight
• Represent the Fire Service at national level e.g., National Fire Chiefs Council, and at national events
• Maintain high professional standards of practice
• Maintain your own, and the team's, personal and professional development
• Facilitate the sharing of relevant information with other areas of the organisation

The ideal candidate will have completed the Level 5 Diploma in Fire Engineering Design or be capable of achieving this within a year of being appointed to this role. Candidates qualified to at least Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent will be considered and, if successful, would be eligible for full on-the-job training.

Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers will be an advantage, as will registration with the UK Engineering Council at EngTech grade or higher.

What We Can Offer You:

In addition to the advertised salary, we offer a wide range of working practices to invest in our staff and support both wellbeing and development. This currently includes, but is not limited to:

• Regular working from home or an alternative location of your choice
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual leave entitlement of at least 30 days plus bank holidays
• 24/7 access to a service provided gym
• Time and funding provided for regular training opportunities, both formal and informal

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Tor Strowger, GM Protection Support and Premises Risk on .

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.