Senior Fire Safety Engineer

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, were the publicly owned operator of Britains rail infrastructure.

Were trusted custodians of one of our nations most critical public assets:
Scotlands Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, were investing 4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But its our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, youll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

Play a pivotal role in shaping fire safety for Scotlands Railway. Provide specialist advice and lead 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 (including 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 the 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 and staff and officers of the Fire Authorities, the safety regulator and other relevant bodies to safeguard Network Rails interests, with regard to fire safety.
• 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:
Starting at 55,596 and rising to 65,966 per annum

Closing date Midnight of 17th of March 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications will not be accepted.

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We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we will try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Even breaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available.

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