Avangrid
Leading U.S. energy holding firm operating utilities and renewable power assets across 24 states.
Senior Fire Control Assurance Specialist
Manage fire risk assessments, audits, and compliance actions across SPUK sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The specialist collates findings from fire risk assessments performed by others, assigns remedial actions to responsible parties and authorises associated costs under the manager’s direction. They also conduct scheduled audits of fire management documentation and support the delivery of the company’s fire management service across identified locations. This work helps demonstrate SPUK compliance with fire legislation. Key duties include tracking the progress of fire‑risk recommendations via a web‑portal system, producing monthly status reports, and providing specialist advice on emerging fire risks such as electric vehicles, solar installations and battery storage. The role audits owned and occupied premises, monitors fire‑safety system maintenance, and supports post‑fire incident investigations and business continuity plans. Interaction with internal site managers, SFLOs and external enforcing authorities is also required. • Collate and assign remedial actions from fire risk assessments, authorising costs under manager direction. • Track and report progress of fire risk recommendation implementations via the web portal and monthly reports. • Conduct fire safety audits of owned and occupied premises, ensuring compliance with legislation and recommending remedial actions. • Provide specialist advice on fire risks related to emerging technologies such as EVs, solar and battery storage. • Support post‑fire incident investigations, engage with enforcing authorities and assist in business continuity/disaster recovery activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸web portal
- ▸monthly reports
- ▸fire audits
- ▸remedial actions
- ▸risk advice
- ▸incident investigation
What You Bring
The role requires a solid understanding of current fire legislation, fire protection systems and risk‑assessment methodology, together with strong stakeholder‑management and IT skills. Minimum qualifications are a Fire Risk Assessment certification (Level 4) or equivalent, with NEBOSH Fire or similar credentials considered advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to influence and challenge at all organisational levels are essential. • Apply knowledge of current fire legislation, fire protection systems and risk assessment practices. • Hold Fire Risk Assessment certification (Level 4) or equivalent; NEBOSH Fire qualification is advantageous. • Demonstrate strong IT, organisational, influencing and stakeholder‑management skills; hold a full UK driving licence.
Requirements
- ▸fire legislation
- ▸fire protection
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸nebosh fire
- ▸stakeholder mgmt
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
The Senior Fire Control Assurance Specialist role is offered in Prenton, Wrexham, Liverpool or Queensferry with a starting salary of £44,800 plus up to 10 % bonus and private medical cover. The position reports to the Fire Control Manager and forms part of ScottishPower’s fire safety and compliance function. Employees benefit from a competitive salary reviewed annually, pension matching up to 10 % of contributions, 36 days of annual leave and a holiday‑purchase scheme. Additional perks include share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers, electric‑vehicle and cycle‑to‑work schemes, and comprehensive health cover (private medical, dental, health cash plan) plus life assurance at four times salary. ScottishPower also offers financial‑wellbeing support, employee discounts and a range of leisure benefits. • Enjoy a competitive salary (£44,800 + up to 10% bonus) plus pension matching, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase and share schemes. • Access private medical, dental, health cash plan, life assurance (4× salary), technology vouchers, EV and cycle‑to‑work schemes, and employee discounts.
Work Environment
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