Fire Safety Engineer

Location
Blackfriars, GB

Department Name
Southern Region - Asset Management

About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you

Brief Description
Fire Safety Engineer – Protecting People, Shaping Infrastructure
Are you passionate about making places safer and shaping the future of vital infrastructure?

If you're a fire safety professional looking for a role where your expertise will directly protect millions of passengers and staff, this could be the opportunity for you.

Join
Network Rail's Southern Region Asset Management Team
, based at London Blackfriars, and play a key role in keeping one of the UK's busiest and most complex transport networks safe, resilient, and future-ready.

About The Role (External)
What you'll be doing
No two days will be the same. You'll:

• Lead fire safety inspections and risk assessments, offering practical, specialist advice.
• Shape the way we work by interpreting and applying codes, standards and legislation.
• Oversee contracts and suppliers, making sure safety comes first in everything we procure and deliver.
• Empower colleagues by supporting training and building fire safety awareness across the organisation.
• Play a critical role in fire investigations and develop smarter, safer policies and practices.
• Provide assurance on major projects, helping design and maintain world-class, safe infrastructure.

What We're Looking For
We're interested in people who bring both technical skill and a collaborative mindset. Ideally, you'll have:

• Membership or graduate status with the Institution of Fire Engineers (or equivalent).
• Experience in fire safety inspection, risk assessment, and training delivery.
• A solid grasp of UK fire safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Strong communication skills — able to influence, advise, and work with a wide range of stakeholders.

If you don't tick every box but have relevant fire safety experience and the drive to grow, we still want to hear from you.

Why Network Rail?
At Network Rail, we don't just maintain the railway — we make it safer, more sustainable, and more innovative for the future. Here you'll find:

• A supportive environment where your expertise is valued.
• Opportunities to grow professionally, with access to specialist training and development.
• Work that truly matters — your input will directly protect lives and infrastructure used by millions every day.

Take your career further, and make a difference where it really counts.

Apply now and help us set the standard for fire safety in Britain's rail network.
How To Apply (External)
Salary
: £35,582 to £46,909 + £3270 inner London allowance.
This role is now being advertised in salary zone 2.
Closing date
: 27th November W e'll be reviewing applications and arranging interviews on a rolling basis, so please don't delay your application — the role may close once a suitable candidate is found.

The salary package also includes:

• 75% off rail travel for you and your partner
• Public sector boosted pension
• Private healthcare
• Annual performance based bonus

Click
apply now
to apply.

This role requires working in the office 3 days per week.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

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