Fire Safety Engineer

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets : Scotland's Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

About the role

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Undertake fire safety inspection and risk assessment and provide design advice and technical review of proposed alterations to the property portfolio and Network Rail controlled infrastructure.
• Monitor the delivery of contracts for supplying and maintaining fire safety equipment and raise any issues identified with contracts and procurement.
• Review the relevant fire safety arrangements of Network Rail suppliers as part of the supplier accreditation process.
• Support fire safety training and provide advice to enable line management and staff to deliver their fire safety responsibilities.
• Undertake the investigation of significant fires affecting the property portfolio or Network Rail controlled infrastructure.
• Assist in the development and production of codes of practice and procedures for fire risk management and undertake measurement, monitoring, audit and review of fire safety arrangements to provide assurance that standards are maintained and are adequate to reduce fire risk.

Salary: Starting at £35,582 and rising to £43,400 per annum. Network Rail Benefits

Closing date: Midnight of the 25 th of August 2026.Late applications will not be accepted.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's 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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Your experience and skills

What you will bring to the role: -

• Graduate of the Institution of Fire Engineers (or equivalent)
• Experience of safety including inspection, risk assessment and training

Key Information

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Location:

Glasgow St Vincent Street, Glasgow

Geographical Area:

Scotland

Closing Date:

25-AUG-2026

Job Category:

Property, Safety and Compliance

Function:

Scotland Region

Organisation:

OS Health, Safety & Environment Director, Scotland (110540) G3