Fire Safety Engineer

Location: Greater London

** Salary for this Role:
** From £61,000, with benefits, subject to skills and experience.
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* Job Title:

** Fire Safety Engineer
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* Reports to:

** Darren Warrington
** Closing Date:
** 19/Jan/ GMT
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Fire safety Engineer (Facilities & Infrastructure)
** Details of the role:
**** Working pattern:
** This is a full time permanent hybrid role (4 days a week in the office) on Crick terms and conditions of employment.
** Salary:
** From £61,000 with benefits, subject to skills and experience
** Final date to receive applications:
** 19th of January 2026 he Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher.

This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.
** About the role
** We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled
** Fire Safety Engineer
** to act as the Institute’s Technical Authority and Systems Owner for all active fire and life safety systems, including fire alarms, suppression systems, and associated protection technologies. This is a critical operational role at the heart of keeping the Crick safe.

You will bring deep operational and technical expertise. Your background will enable you to interpret risk, understand how systems integrate within a complex building, and ensure our fire protection infrastructure is designed, maintained, and operated to the highest standards.

As the Institute’s subject matter expert, you will provide authoritative guidance to senior leadership, engineering projects, and operational teams. You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our fire safety management system, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act 2022, and all relevant British and European standards.
** What you will be doing
** As a Fire Safety Engineer at the Crick, you will:
* Act as the Systems Owner and Technical Authority for the entire portfolio of active fire protection systems
* Undertake and lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the Institute's Fire Safety Policy, Strategy, and Management System.
* Lead the investigation of all fire incidents, alarms, and near-misses to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
* Act as the primary point of contact for the Fire and Rescue Service, building control, and other enforcing authorities.
* Collaborate with and support Engineering Project Managers, ensuring project works are delivered without compromising the live environment and meet all fire safety regulations.
* Prepare and present a comprehensive Fire Safety Dashboard and operational reports to the quarterly General Health and Safety Committee and Fire Safety Group, providing data-driven insights, trend analysis, and actionable recommendations.
** About you
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* You will have:

* NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management or an equivalent qualification (e.g., IFE Level 4 Diploma, Certified Fire Protection Specialist - CFPS).
* Graduate or Member grade of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (GradIFSM / MIFSM) or equivalent professional membership (e.g., IOSH, RICS).
* Significant experience as a Fire Safety Specialist/Engineer in a complex, high-risk environment (e.g., healthcare,…