Role: Life Safety Systems Manager REF 104406
Contract Length: 3 – 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Weybridge – 3 day per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £585 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Life Safety Systems Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS MANAGER
- Act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for life safety systems.
- Provide governance, assurance and compliance oversight across critical life safety infrastructure.
- Lead the management and performance assurance of:
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Fire suppression systems, including gas suppression and sprinklers
- Emergency and escape lighting
- Smoke control and pressurisation systems
- Oxygen depletion monitoring systems
- Man-trapped alarm systems
- Emergency egress and protected building systems
- Ensure systems are maintained, tested, validated and fully operational.
- Develop and maintain technical standards, procedures and best practice guidance.
- Conduct audits, inspections and technical assurance reviews.
- Identify, assess and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
- Support incident investigations and provide technical reporting and recommendations.
- Act as Intelligent Client, providing technical oversight of Facilities Management suppliers and contractors.
- Review designs, modifications and installations to ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.
- Support capital projects through design reviews, commissioning activities, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Maintain accurate asset information, technical documentation and compliance records.
- Support lifecycle planning, investment decisions and budget planning activities.
- Deliver training, guidance and competency development for engineers, contractors and stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement, system resilience and performance optimisation.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS MANAGER
- Significant experience managing life safety systems within complex, high-risk or highly regulated environments.
- Demonstrable knowledge of fire detection, suppression, emergency lighting, smoke control and gas detection systems.
- Experience managing the full lifecycle of life safety systems, from specification and installation through to operation and maintenance.
- Knowledge of statutory compliance, engineering governance and safety management requirements.
- Experience conducting technical audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
- Strong contractor and supplier management experience.
- Experience supporting engineering investigations and root cause analysis activities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience working with asset management and contractor management systems.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment, safe systems of work and permit controls.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Safety Management or related discipline.
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng), or actively working towards professional registration.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification or equivalent.
- Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH, IET or equivalent.
Key Competencies
- Life Safety Systems Expertise
- Technical Assurance and Governance
- Safety Leadership
- Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Stakeholder Management
- Contractor Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Facilities and Estate Management
If you are a Life Safety Systems Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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