Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Senior Fire Safety Engineer

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

At Network Rail, we’re the publicly owned operator of Britain’s rail infrastructure. At Network Rail Scotland we are committed to an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture.

Play a pivotal role in shaping fire safety for Scotland’s Railway by leading the development and delivery of a robust fire safety strategy that ensures compliance, protects assets and minimises fire risks across the network.

• Develop and produce policy, fire risk control arrangements (standards, procedures and codes of practice) and fire safety training requirements.
• Undertake fire safety inspection and risk assessment of the property portfolio and Network Rail controlled infrastructure.
• Identify and develop appropriate engineering controls for reducing the risk of fires.
• Provide design advice and technical review for proposed alterations to the property portfolio and Network Rail controlled infrastructure.
• Review fire safety aspects of ROGS applications of train operating companies.
• Provide effective fire safety advice and support to Network Rail line management.
• Undertake regular liaison arrangements with local rail industry managers, Fire Authorities, the safety regulator and other relevant bodies to safeguard Network Rail’s interests.
• Direct the investigation of significant fires affecting the property portfolio or Network Rail controlled infrastructure.

• Member of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in fire engineering.
• Significant experience in fire safety at a management level.

• Chartered Fire Engineer.

Salary: £55,596 – £65,966 per annum. Network Rail benefits include health and wellbeing support, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development ( for details).

Closing date:
Midnight of 20 January 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Click ‘apply now’ to apply.

We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we’ll adapt the process and offer reasonable alternatives to support people with disabilities. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Some roles require face‑to‑face testing – further details will be shared as part of the formal offer.