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Group Fire Security Manager

June 18, 2019 | Comments Off on Group Fire Security Manager

Group Fire Security Manager Tempsford (With extensive UK and International travel) Kier are looking to recruit a Group Fire Security Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. This position is based at Tempsford Hall, Sandy however there is extensive UK and international travel required for this position. The Group Fire Security Manager will be responsible for providing Kier with the safety leadership, support, advice and guidance in support of its on-going and future operations. Ensuring it complies with current and future fire legislation and is aware of new legislation in relation to the Building a Safer Future plan. The Group Fire Security Manager position aims to minimise fire risk and deliver continual improvement in the management of the risk of fire across Kier . Key Responsibilities of our Group Fire Security Manager:
  • To define Group Fire Security policy and ensure Kier Group's compliance with it in addition to applicable legal requirements,
  • To plan for future safety legislation and trends and ensure the Group is adequately prepared
  • To oversee the collection, collation and interpretation of appropriate data
  • To contribute to the definition and delivery of Kier's fire safety programme
  • To ensure that the processes are in place to: learn from safety incidents and near misses; follow up remedial actions; communicate these to the business and to provide support to safety investigations when required
  • Develop and train competent persons in each business stream to ensure a consistent approach to Fire safety across Kier.
  • Develop a clear audit process for fire safety across Kier
  • Interact with all other compliance leads in the business to ensure a golden thread of compliance within Kier and build and maintain relationships with 3rd party fire experts
  • To develop, implement and achieve annual budgets within the business unit/area/programme
  • To assist the development of the annual functional budget and report on functional finances
  • To identify short-term and medium term market trends, and support the development and implementation of Group and / or the business unit's strategy
  • To develop a network of business relationships inside and outside of the business that support the advancement of the function and Kier
  • To recognise safety training needs in the business and propose how to fund and roll out the training
  • To provide stakeholders with regular, accurate and consolidated information regarding finance, capability, performance and compliance with policies and procedures
  • To define safety performance indicators, set up the collection of this data, collect it, interpret it and communicate it to stakeholders
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
  • Extensive knowledge of current and future legislation related to fire and a good knowledge of Building Regulations
  • Experience of managing major incidents through the legal process
  • Previous experience leading and building a team of both direct and functional reports
  • Demonstrable leadership skills with excellent communications skills, verbal and written at all levels within a business
  • Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting projects/demands and effectively communicate with key stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of relevant industry Standards
  • Full UK Driving License
  • CMIOSH
  • NEBOSH qualified in Fire Risk and Safety Management
  • Degree Qualifications in a relevant subject e.g.fire safety management or fire safety engineering


  • Training qualification in fire safety law or equivalent
  • Professional membership of a recognised Fire Safety related body; ideally on a Fire Risk Assessors Certification Scheme. I.e. Institute of Fire Engineers, FIRAS, BM Trada etc.
Being part of Kier means living our values of being collaborative, enthusiastic and forward thinking. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture. In return we will give you a competitive reward and benefits package including:
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Employer contributed pension scheme
  • Free life assurance
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Company car
  • Private medical insurance
    • You will also have access to our wide range of voluntary employees benefits from purchasing additional leave to joining a cycle2work scheme, opportunities to join the company share schemes, access to hundreds of online retail discounts, plus exclusive offers with Kier. So what are you waiting for? Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
    Kier is an inclusive employer.
    Let's shape your world together
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