
Fire Door and Compartmentation Manager
- Surbiton, Greater London Eastleigh, Hampshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Primarily the person will take on the role of Subject Matter Expert for fire compartmentation and assist our teams in compliance in Fire Door Inspections, Maintenance and Remedials.
Initially working with Supply Chain Partners in providing services to the EMCOR customer base through Account Managers and Directors, the role will involve the validation of remedial works from fire door and fire stopping inspections, technical support during the installation delivery and then final review, acceptance and signoff for work undertaken.
Working with the Fire & Security Director you will assist us to achieve Third Party Certification in UKAS accredited schemes and become the Approved Person or equivalent for EMCOR Fire & Security.
The person will assist in providing technical support for our Account Managers and Directors and in the formation of technical bulletins and compliance directives to assist in increasing the knowledge and understanding for all our colleagues.
The person will also assist in the development of the self-delivery of Fire Compartmentation services and ultimately lead the team delivering.
A detail person and thorough in their approach. A good communicator able to guide and assist others and explain to the correct levels for the audience. A problem solver and pragmatic in their approach whilst ensuring compliance and not compromising on standards or quality.
Self-driven and able to motivate others. An intelligence borne out of both experience and study motivated to maintain knowledge and keep up to date.
The person will likely have led a department, division or company before or been in a position of authority and influence. However knowledge and experience of delivery is a higher priority than a history of positions held.Job Purpose:Providing support for Fire Door and Compartmentation activities as a Subject Matter Expert for EMCORUK. Engagement with Supply Chain Partners for the delivery of inspection, remedial, project and installation works. Evaluating competency of those self-delivering Fire Door Inspection services and remedial works. Adopting the role of Approved Person as part of EMCOR Fire & security's Certification under a UKAS accredited scheme.Duties:
- Achieve and maintain 3rd party certification to a UKAS accredited scheme in Passive Fire Protection for EMCOR Fire & Security and participate in all compliance audits.
- Assist the Fire & Security Director in identifying a network of approved Supply Chain Partners (SCPs) to assist with Inspections, Remedial Works and Projects across the UK.
- Provide support to Account Managers and Directors across EMCOR UK for them to implement compliant fire door and compartmentation inspections.
- Validate inspection failures and engage with the SCP where required to support and assist the Account Team with the implementation of a remedial schedule of works.
- Participate in site reviews and meetings with customers and other interested parties and provide input, advice, guidance and insight.
- Utilise expertise, advise and guide, account teams, customers and relevant parties before project works are undertaken and assist with the compilation of quotations.
- Provide expertise during remedial and installation project works and then provide final review with the SCP and signoff of the works.
- Develop, implement, and maintain procedures in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and any other relevant legislation for fire door and compartmentation compliance.
- Assist the Fire & Security Director to expand the scope of the Fire & Security division to include the delivery of Fire Door Inspections.
- Assess the competency of individual Fire Door Inspectors across the Fire & Security division and provide ongoing audits to ensure competency is maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance and management of passive fire safety records and certification.
- Actively seek out and understand emerging fire safety legislation, building regulations and all other standards and legislation related to Passive Fire Safety and work with the business to proactively mitigate risks.
- Take on a role of subject matter expert on all matters related to Fire Doors and Fire Compartmentation and provide input and insight to EMCOR's central Compliance and Governance Teams within EMCOR.
- Provide input and advice to Projects Teams within EMCOR in matters related to Compartmentation and Fire Doors to assist them in ensuring construction project design and implementation meets relevant standards.
- Actively seek to build relationships within EMCOR, cultivating an environment of collaboration.
- Assist with the creation of quotations and tenders and provide support with business development in bid writing and technical aspects of returns.
- Assist the Fire & Security Director with all other reasonable requests and support the Fire & Security division with all operational requirements
- Initially no direct reports but potentially 3 direct reports after 12 months (dependant on business growth) supporting up to 20 x Fire Door Inspectors.
- Responsible for sign off of certification on behalf of EMCOR under the 3rd Party UKAS Accreditation (B M Trada, FDIS, Firas, Bluesky or similar).Control of SCPs delivering Fire Door and Compartmentation services for EMCOR Fire & Security.
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety laws and regulations both historical and current
- Detailed knowledge of Building Safety regulations in particular Approved Document B.
- Demonstrable 5 years' experience in Passive Fire Protection, Inspection, Remedials and management of Projects.
- FDIS Cert FDI qualified, BM Trada Lead Auditor trained or equivalent
- Appointed as an Approved Person in previous employment would be an advantage
- Fire Safety Certification advantageous (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, CFPA Europe Diploma, Fire Risk Assessment Qualification).
- Membership of a fire safety professional body advantageous (e.g., IFSM, IFE).
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work with customers, regulatory bodies and Fire Engineering consultants.
- Good attention to detail, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel and stay away occasionally throughout England, Wales and Scotland.