Senior Fire Safety Engineer
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Occupation Type
Health and safety managers and officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Location
Glasgow, GB
Department Name
Scotland
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re the publicly owned operator of Britain’s rail infrastructure.
We’re trusted custodians of one of our nation’s most critical public assets: Scotland’s 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, we’re 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 it’s our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you’ll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.
This is your railway – and it’s moving forward. For more information about Network Rail click here.
Brief Description
Glasgow, GB
Department Name
Scotland
About Network Rail
At Network Rail, we’re the publicly owned operator of Britain’s rail infrastructure.
We’re trusted custodians of one of our nation’s most critical public assets: Scotland’s 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, we’re 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 it’s our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you’ll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.
This is your railway – and it’s moving forward. For more information about Network Rail click here.
Brief Description
Play a pivotal role in shaping fire safety for Scotland’s 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.
About The Role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
About The Role (External)
Here are some of the duties your role will include: -
- 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 Rail’s interests, with regard to fire safety.
- 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
How to apply – External
Salary: Starting at £55,596 and rising to £65,966 per annum
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
Closing date Midnight of 17 th 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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All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Drugs and Alcohol Standard: ***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****