Construction & Fire Safety Business Partner

Construction & Fire Safety Business Partner

Based at East Midlands Airport

Permanent Position

Why East Midlands Airport?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region. 

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. 

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. 

You’ll also have access to some great benefits including: 

• Bonus scheme
• 10% company contribution pension
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

As Construction & Fire Safety Business Partner, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the airport's fire safety strategy while helping ensure we meet our statutory responsibilities. You'll provide expert guidance and practical support on fire safety compliance, while ensuring construction and maintenance projects across the airport estate are delivered in line with CDM Regulations, relevant British Standards and MAG Technical Asset Standards.

Working closely with the Head of Health, Safety & Fire Safety and the Fire Safety Manager, you'll help our Responsible Persons and Duty Holders meet their legal obligations, monitoring compliance, identifying risks and escalating issues where required to support safe, compliant operations across the airport.

What will make you successful in this role

Essential

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification in fire safety or construction health and safety.
• Practical experience in a fire safety, construction safety
• Working knowledge of fire safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Ability to conduct structured safety inspections and produce clear, actionable written reports.
• Competent in maintaining accurate records and managing documentation to audit standard.
• Confident communicator; able to give clear safety guidance to contractors and operational staff and hold a firm position when standards are not being met.

Desirable

• Experience in an airport, aviation, or large public infrastructure environment.

• Knowledge of relevant British Standards applicable to fire protection systems and construction works (e.g. BS 5839, BS 5306, BS 9999).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IFE, IOSH).
• Experience operating within a permit-to-work system.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.