Fire Designated Individual

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in appropriate technical subject
• UK Chartered Fire Engineer – ideally Member of IFE
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC level) 

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for all aspects of fire engineering in the business, working closely with the SHE design / temporary works and construction delivery teams in particular.
• Own and drive all fire related aspects on the Costain Way, including on construction fire safety, fire risk assessments and similar. Ensure compliance to published guidance, BS / PAS, Regulations and recognised best practice, including emerging requirements.
• Provide expert support to projects in the tendering, design, pre-construction, implementation and legacy remedial stages, signpost to other technical fire experts as required.
• Ensure internal / external / third party competence of supply chain - design / inspection / products / methods, working with projects and P&SC on selection.
• Establish and deliver an assurance framework for all works to enable reporting of fire related performance. Identify any fire related trends from in Costain / external and develop plans
• Represent Costain at industry groups and events, support standards development.
• Develop and deliver fire related training modules, signpost people to courses and similar to ensure sufficient fire upskilling across Costain, competence in roles and support our supply chain
• Be the technical expert on any fire related investigations, including fire events and design / construction failings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Recognised expertise in fire engineering - including built environment, PFP, active systems, temporary conditions, construction sites etc
• UK construction / building sector knowledge
• Agile and flexible approach, able to support a wide breadth of project types / topics, reach back into industry groups / peers
• Detailed knowledge of the UK fire Regulations, Building safety Act and industry best practice
• Able to deliver training, confident presentation skills
• UK safety training records - such as CSCS or similar
• Skilled in auditing / risk assessment

Desirable

• Risk management training
• Knowledge of fire testing
• Line management skills
• Budget awareness

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualified in appropriate technical subject
• UK Chartered Fire Engineer - ideally Member of IFE
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC level)