Fire protection manager and fire safety engineer with extensive experience regulating complex and high-risk buildings, including high-rise residential, hospitals, arenas, and COMAH sites. Holder of a First-Class BEng (Hons) in Fire Engineering (Best Dissertation award, presented at IFE Graduate Lecture; publication pending). Specialist in reviewing and regulating fire strategies, FRAEW/EWS1 assessments, and PAS 9980 appraisals to ensure compliance with the Fire Safety legislation and functional requirements of Building Regulations. Experienced in using and applying technical guidance and standards relevant to fire safety, including codes of practice, British Standards, Approved Documents, and sector-specific frameworks.
Proven ability at applying engineering principles and regulatory powers to deliver proportionate, risk-based outcomes that protect residents while ensuring practicality for building owners and operators. An experienced operational fire officer attending a range of emergency incidents with practical understanding of fire behaviour, leading teams to save life and property in dynamic circumstances.
Soft skills